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System Tests: Notes

WARNING: Vehicles are equipped with air bag supplemental restraint system. Before attempting any repairs involving steering column, instrument panel or related components, see SERVICE PRECAUTIONS and DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT.
CAUTION: When battery is disconnected, vehicle computer and memory systems may lose memory data. Driveability problems may exist until computer systems have completed a relearn cycle. See COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION before disconnecting battery.
NOTE: The following tests assume that engine and battery are operating normally and are at normal operating temperature, battery is in good condition and is fully charged, that there are no engine problems that would cause a no-start condition, and no diagnostic trouble codes are present.
SYMPTOM INDEX

Symptom Perform Test
Starter Solenoid Does Not Click A 
Engine Does Not Crank, Solenoid Clicks B 
Engine Cranks Slowly C 
Starter Noise Diagnosis D