Starter Circuit: Notes
- The Battery must be in good condition and fully charged.
- Remove the Fuel Pump Relay (A) from the fuse box.
- With the shift lever in N or P (A/T) or clutch pedal pressed (M/T), turn the ignition switch to "START"
If the starter normally cranks the engine, starting system is OK. If the starter will not crank the engine at all, go to next step below.
If it won't disengage from the ring gear when you release key, check for the following until you find the cause.
- Solenoid plunger and switch malfunction.
- Dirty pinion gear or damaged overrunning clutch.
- Check the battery condition. Check electrical connections at the battery, battery negative cable connected to the body, engine ground cables, and the starter for looseness and corrosion. Then try starting the engine again.
If the starter cranks normally the engine, repairing the loose connection repaired the problem. The starting system is now OK.
If the starter still does not crank the engine, go to next step below.
- Disconnect the connector from the S-terminal of solenoid. Connect a jumper wire from the B-terminal of solenoid to the S-terminal of solenoid.
For safety reasons, perform the test under the condition stated in part 2, "With the shift lever in N or P (A/T), or clutch pedal pressed (M/T)".
Pay sufficient attention to safety, by using parking brake, car lock, etc.
If the starter cranks the engine, go to next step below.
If the starter still does not crank the engine, remove the STARTER , and repair or replace as necessary.
- Check the following parts in the order listed until you find the open circuit.
- Check the wire and connectors between the drivers under-dash fuse/relay box and the ignition switch, and between the drivers under-dash fuse/relay box and the starter.
- Check the ignition switch. (Refer to BE procedure - IGNITION SYSTEM )
- Check the transaxle range switch connector or ignition lock switch connector.
- Inspect the starter relay.