Step
| Action
| Normal Result(s)
| Abnormal Result(s)*
|
1
| Inspect the battery for
the following:
| • | Correct battery installation |
| • | Correct battery terminal installation |
| • | Correct battery cable installation |
| • | Clean and tight ground connections |
| • | Excessive battery terminal corrosion |
| • | Cracking or other damage |
| • | Correct battery voltage |
| • | The battery hydrometer for a green dot |
|
| • | The battery is installed correctly. |
| • | The battery terminals are installed correctly. |
| • | The battery cables are installed correctly. |
| • | The ground connections are clean and tight. |
| • | The battery terminals are clean and tight. |
| • | The battery is not physically damaged. |
| • | Battery voltage is approximately 11.5-13.0 volts. |
| • | The battery hydrometer displays a green dot. |
|
|
2
| Inspect
the wiring for damage and poor connections at the following components:
| • | All related ground points |
| The wiring and connections are
in serviceable condition.
| Clean, tighten or repair the wiring and connections as necessary. Refer
to
Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems.
|
3
| Start
the engine.
|
| • | The solenoid energizes with the ignition switch in the START position. |
| • | The starter motor stops operating when the ignition switch is
released from the start position. |
| • | The starter motor operates without noise. |
|
|
* Refer to the appropriate symptom diagnostic
table for the applicable abnormal result.
|
