For 1990-2009 cars

Step | Action | Normal Result(s) | Abnormal Result(s)*
--- | --- | --- | ---
1 | Visually inspect the battery hydrometer. | Battery hydrometer displays a green eye. | Refer to Battery Hydrometer Displays Dark or Yellow Dot .
2 | Visually inspect the battery cables. | Battery cables are clean and tightly connected. | Battery cables are frayed or not tightly connected. Refer to Battery Cable Replacement .
3 | Inspect STRTR fuse and IGN fuse. | STRTR fuse and IGN fuse are not open. | Repair source of overload and replace STRTR fuse or IGN fuse.
4 | Inspect all grounds. | All grounds are clean and tightly connected. | Clean and tighten grounds.
5 | Inspect starter motor and starter solenoid. | Both starter motor and starter solenoid are properly mounted and starter solenoid terminals S and B are clean and tight. | Ensure proper mounting and clean and tighten terminals.
6 | Inspect the generator. | Generator drive belt is tight. The generator connector and terminal are clean and tight. | Adjust generator drive belt . Clean and tighten connectors and terminals.
7 | Move the ignition switch from the OFF position to the RUN position. | Check gages indicator lamp turns on, engine does not run. | Refer to Instrument Cluster.
8 | Move the ignition switch to the start position and then slowly release. | Starter motor runs, the engine starts, and the check gages indicator lamp turns off. | Refer to Starter Solenoid Does Not Click , Engine Cranks/Cranks Slowly, but Does Not Start , or Instrument Cluster.
9 | Allow Engine to run for approximately 5-7 minutes. Measure voltage at the Battery terminals. | Voltage reading of 13-16 volts. | Refer to Generator Not Operating Properly .
* Refer to the appropriate symptom diagnostic table for the applicable abnormal result.