For 1990-2009 cars

Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No
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DEFINITION: Noise occurs while cranking the engine.
1 | Does the engine emit a high pitched whine during cranking but the engine cranks and fires OK? | -- | Go to Step 2 | Go to Step 3
2 | Decrease the distance between the starter drive pinion and the flywheel. Has the noise disappeared? | -- | System OK | Go to Step 9
3 | Does the engine emit a high pitched whine as the ignition key is being released, but the engine cranks and fires OK? | -- | Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 5
4 | Increase the distance between the starter drive pinion and the flywheel. Has the noise disappeared? | -- | System OK | Go to Step 9
5 | Does the engine make a loud whoop after the engine fires as the starter drive pinion is still engaged? | -- | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 7
6 | Repair or replace the starter drive. Has the noise disappeared? | -- | System OK | Go to Step 9
7 | Does the engine rumble, growl or knock as the starter motor is coasting down to a stop after the engine is started? | -- | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 9
8 | Repair or replace the starter armature. Has the noise disappeared? | -- | System OK | Go to Step 9
9 | Refer to Section 8A for a complete Engine Electrical diagnosis. | -- | -- | --