Starter Test
NOTE:
Test starter at an ambient temperature of 59-100°F (15-38°C) as readings may vary in different temperature conditions.
- Remove PGM-FI fuse, to disable ignition system. PGM-FI (15-amp) fuse is located in underhood fuse/relay block. Connect a voltmeter and an ammeter to battery. See Fig 1 .
- Place shift lever in Park or Neutral position and crank engine. If cranking voltage does not drop below 8.5 volts, and current draw does not exceed 350 amps, starter is okay. If starter does not crank engine, go to next step. If starter cranks erratically or too slowly, go to step 6 .
- Load test battery. Check battery cable terminal ends for poor, loose, or corroded connections. Check gear position switch or starter relay for poor, loose, or corroded electrical connections. Repair or replace as necessary. If all connections are okay, turn ignition switch to START position. If starter cranks engine, system is okay. If starter does not crank engine, go to next step.
- Remove Black/White wire connector from terminal "S" of starter solenoid. See Figure . Connect a remote starter switch between positive battery terminal and terminal "S" of starter solenoid. Depress remote starter switch. If starter does not crank engine, remove starter and diagnose internal problem, or replace starter. See BENCH TESTING . If starter cranks engine, check starting system components. See GEAR POSITION SWITCH TEST , IGNITION SWITCH TEST and STARTER RELAY TEST . If components are okay, go to next step.
- Check Black/White wire between starter relay and ignition switch, and White/Red wire between starter and starter relay for open circuit.
- Remove starter. Inspect starter drive gear for damaged teeth. Inspect ring gear for damaged teeth. If teeth are not damaged, bench test starter. See BENCH TESTING . If either ring gear or drive gear have damaged teeth, replace as necessary.