Step
| Action
| Value(s)
| Yes
| No
|
1
| Did you perform the
Starting System Check
?
| --
|
Go to Step 2
| Go to
Starting System Check
|
2
|
- Ensure that battery is fully charged.
- Remove the INJR1 and INJR2 fuses from the underhood fuse block.
- Turn ignition switch to START position.
- Using a J 39200
digital multimeter (DMM), measure the voltage between the positive and negative
battery terminals while cranking.
- Crank for at least 15 seconds, then read voltage.
Is the voltage greater than the specified value?
| 8 Volts
|
Go to Step 3
|
Go to Step 6
|
3
| Using a DMM, measure the voltage
between the negative battery terminal and the engine block while cranking
for at least 15 seconds.
Is the voltage less than the specified value?
| 0.5 Volts
|
Go to Step 4
|
Go to Step 8
|
4
| Using a DMM, measure the voltage between the positive battery
terminal and the starter solenoid terminal B while cranking for at least
15 seconds.
Is the voltage less than the specified value?
| 0.5 Volts
|
Go to Step 5
|
Go to Step 9
|
5
| Repair or replace the starter motor. Refer to
Starter Motor Replacement
.
Is the repair complete?
| --
|
Go to Step 11
| --
|
6
| Perform the battery load test, refer to
Battery Not Operating Properly
.
Does the battery pass the battery load test?
| --
|
Go to Step 7
|
Go to Step 8
|
7
| Inspect the battery and starter terminals for poor contact. If OK, repair
or replace the starter motor. Refer to
Starter Motor Replacement
.
Is the repair complete?
| --
|
Go to Step 11
| --
|
8
|
- Clean the negative battery cable connections and measure the voltage
between the negative battery terminal and the engine block while cranking
for at least 15 seconds.
- If the voltage is greater than the specified value, replace the
negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Cable
.
Is the repair complete?
| 0.5 Volts
|
Go to Step 11
| --
|
9
|
- Clean the positive battery cable connections and measure the voltage
between the positive battery terminal and the starter solenoid terminal B
while cranking for at least 15 seconds.
- If the voltage is greater than the specified value, replace the
positive battery cable. Refer to
Battery Cable
.
Is the repair complete?
| 0.5 Volts
|
Go to Step 11
| --
|
10
| Replace the battery. Refer to
Battery Replacement
.
Is the repair complete?
| --
|
Go to Step 11
| --
|
11
|
- Make sure any components removed during diagnosis are installed
in place and that all connectors are connected.
- Repeat the system check. Refer to
Starting System Check
.
Is the system check complete?
| --
| System OK
| --
|
