For 1990-2009 cars

Step | Action | Yes | No
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Schematic Reference: Starting and Charging Schematics
1 | Did you review the following description and operations and perform the necessary inspections?

• | Battery Description and Operation

• | Starting System Description and Operation

• | Charging System Description and Operation

Go to Step 2

Go To Symptoms - Engine Electrical

2 | Turn the ignition to the START position. Did the starter solenoid click? | Go to Step 3 | Go to Starter Solenoid Does Not Click
3 | Inspect the engine and belt drive system for mechanical binding (seized engine, seized generator). Does the engine move freely? | Go to Step 4 | Go to Symptoms - Engine Mechanical 1.6 L, Symptoms - Engine Mechanical 2.0 L, Symptoms - Engine Mechanical 2.5 L
4 | Test the battery positive cable between the battery and the starter solenoid for high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 5
5 | Test the ground circuit between the battery and the starter motor for a high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 6
6 | Inspect for poor connections at the starter. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 7
7 | Replace the Starter. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement . Did you complete the replacement | Go to Step 8 | --
8 | Operate the system for which the symptom occurred. Did you correct the condition? | System OK | Go to Step 3