For 1990-2009 cars

Step | Action | Yes | No
--- | --- | --- | ---
1 | Did you review the Charging System Description and the Charging System Circuit Description and perform the necessary inspections? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Symptoms - Engine Electrical
2 | Turn the ignition switch to the START position. Does the engine crank/crank slowly but does not start? | Go to Step 3 | Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
3 |

1. Connect a digital multimeter across the battery terminals.
2. Measure the voltage while cranking the engine.

Is the voltage greater than 9.6 volts?

Go to Step 4

Go to Battery Load Test

4 |

1. Connect a digital multimeter between the negative (-) battery terminal and the engine block.
2. Measure the voltage while cranking the engine.

Is the voltage greater than 0.5 volts?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 5

5 |

1. Connect a digital multimeter between the positive (+) battery terminal and the starter solenoid terminal B.
2. Measure the voltage while cranking the engine.

Is the voltage greater than 0.5 volts?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 7

6 | Replace the battery cable. Refer to Battery Cable Replacement . Is the repair complete? | Go to Step 8 | --
7 | Repair or replace the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement and Starter Motor Overhaul . Is the repair complete? | Go to Step 8 | --
8 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? | System OK | Go to Step 3