For 1990-2009 cars

Step | Action | Yes | No
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1 | Did you perform the Starting System Check? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Starting System Check
2 |

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

Is the voltage equal to or greater than 9.6 volts?

Go to Step 3

Go to Battery Load Test

3 |

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 less than 0.5 volts?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 6

4 |

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 less than 0.5 volts?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 6

5 | Repair or replace the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement and Starter Motor Overhaul . Is the repair complete? | Go to Starting System Check | --
6 | Replace the battery cable. Refer to Battery Cable Replacement . Is the repair complete? | Go to Starting System Check | --