Engine Cranks Slowly

Engine Cranks Slowly

Inspect the following items:

* Battery - Perform the Battery Inspection/Test. Refer to Battery Inspection/Test (Battery Inspection/Test).
* Wiring - Inspect the wiring for damage. Inspect all connections to the starter motor, the solenoid, the battery, and all ground connections. Refer to Circuit Testing (Component Tests and General Diagnostics) , Wiring Repairs (Component Tests and General Diagnostics) , Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (Component Tests and General Diagnostics) , and Connector Repairs (Component Tests and General Diagnostics).
* Engine - Verify that the engine is not seized.

If the battery, the wiring, and the engine are functioning properly, and the engine continues to crank slowly, replace the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement (LAT) (Service and Repair)Starter Motor Replacement (LY7) (Service and Repair)Starter Motor Replacement (LE5) (Service and Repair).