Starting System: Description

A gear reduction starter with permanent-magnet fields is used. An internal planetary gear reduction unit provides increased cranking torque. The starting system includes a 6-pole, 4-brush starting motor with solenoid-actuated drive, battery, starter/ignition switch, transmission range switch, starter relay and associated circuitry.

Power to ignition switch is provided from fuses No. 20 (50-amp) and No. 21 (50-amp) in power distribution box in engine compartment. Power from ignition switch to starter is routed through fuse No. 21 (15-amp) in instrument panel fuse box and through transmission range switch.