For 1990-2009 cars

Step | Action | Normal Result(s) | Abnormal Result(s)*
--- | --- | --- | ---
1 | Inspect the battery for the following:

• | Correct battery installation

• | Correct battery terminal installation

• | Correct battery cable installation

• | Clean and tight ground connections

• | Excessive battery terminal corrosion

• | Cracking or other damage

• | Correct battery voltage

• | The battery hydrometer for a green dot

• | The battery is installed correctly.

• | The battery terminals are installed correctly.

• | The battery cables are installed correctly.

• | The ground connections are clean and tight.

• | The battery terminals are clean and tight.

• | The battery is not physically damaged.

• | Battery voltage is approximately 11.5-13.0 volts.

• | The battery hydrometer displays a green dot.

• | Battery Common Causes of Malfunction

• | Battery Is Undercharged or Overcharged

• | Battery Load Test

• | Battery Charging

• | Battery Check

• | Battery Terminal Check

• | Battery Hydrometer Displays Yellow Dot

• | Battery Not Operating Properly

2 | Inspect the wiring for damage and poor connections at the following components:

• | The starter motor

• | The starter solenoid

• | The ignition switch

• | All related ground points

The wiring and connections are in serviceable condition.

Clean, tighten or repair the wiring and connections as necessary. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

3 | Start the engine. |

• | The solenoid energizes with the ignition switch in the START position.

• | The engine starts.

• | The starter motor stops operating when the ignition switch is released from the start position.

• | The starter motor operates without noise.

• | Starter Solenoid Does Not Click

• | Engine Cranks/Cranks Slowly, but Does Not Start

• | Starter No Load Test

• | Starter Motor Noise Diagnosis

* Refer to the appropriate symptom diagnostic table for the applicable abnormal result.