Step  | Action  | Normal Result(s)  | Abnormal Result(s)*  | 
|---|---|---|---|
1  | Visually inspect the battery hydrometer for green eye.  | Battery hydrometer displays a green eye.  | |
2  | Perform the Battery Terminal Check. Refer to Battery Terminal Check.  | Battery cables are clean and tightly connected.  | Battery cable(s) are loose. Fastener Tightening Specifications .  | 
3  | Move the ignition switch from the OFF position to the START position and release.  | Starter motor pinion gear engages the flywheel without noise, the engine starts, the pinion gear disengages from the flywheel without noise.  | |
* Refer to the appropriate symptom diagnostic table for the applicable abnormal result.  | |||