Starting System: Description
WARNING:
Vehicles are equipped with air bag supplemental restraint system. Before attempting any repairs involving steering column, instrument panel or related components, see DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM
in 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.
Tracker uses a solenoid-actuated gear reduction type starter. Starter is equipped with overrunning clutch/drive assembly. Brush holder assembly contains 4 brushes and springs in commutator end of starter housing. Integral starter solenoid is attached to drive housing. Models equipped with automatic transaxle utilize a Park/Neutral Position (PNP) switch (also called a transmission range switch) incorporated within starter circuit to allow starter operation only when vehicle is in Park or Neutral. Models equipped with manual transaxle utilize a Clutch Pedal Position (CPP) switch incorporated within starter circuit to prevent starter operation with clutch pedal released, allowing starter operation only when clutch pedal is depressed.