For 1990-2009 cars

Step | Action | Normal Result(s) | Abnormal Result(s)*
--- | --- | --- | ---
1 | Visually inspect the battery for physical damage. | Battery case is not cracked or broken. | Battery case is cracked or broken. Refer to Battery Replacement .
2 | Visually inspect the battery 's built-in hydrometer. | Battery terminals are clean and tight. |

• | Battery terminal connections are not clean and tight.

• | Tighten the batter cable terminal nut to 13 N·m (115 lb in).

• | Refer to Battery Cable .

3 | Visually inspect the battery 's built-in hydrometer. | Battery hydrometer displays a green dot. | Battery does not display a green dot. Refer to Battery Hydrometer Displays Yellow Dot .
4 | Check the battery performance. Refer to Battery Not Operating Properly . | Battery passes the load test. | Battery does not pass the load test. Refer to Battery Replacement .
5 | Insert the ignition key into the ignition and crank the engine. | The starter solenoid clicks and the engine cranks. |

• | The starter solenoid clicks and the engine does not crank or cranks slowly. Refer to Starter Solenoid Clicks, Engine Does Not Crank .

• | The starter solenoid does not click and the engine does not crank. Refer to Starter Solenoid Does Not Click .

* Refer to the appropriate symptom diagnostic table for the applicable abnormal result.