Recommended Procedure:

Note: The air temperature must be between 15°C and 38°C (59°F and 100°F) before testing.

Recommended Procedure:

• Use a starter system tester.
• Connect and operate the equipment in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
• Test and fault find as described.

Alternative Procedure:

• Use the following equipment:
  – Ammeter, 0 ÷ 400 A
  – Voltmeter, 0 ÷ 20 V (accurate within 0.1 volt)
  – Tachometer, 0 ÷ 1200 rpm

A     Distributor
B     2 – P connector

1. Remove the 2 – P connector from its bracket and disconnect it.
2. Check the starter engagement: Turn the ignition switch to III (START). The starter should crank the engine.
3. If the starter does not crank the engine, check the battery, battery positive cable, earth and the wire connections for looseness and corrosion, and test again.

A     Negative terminal

● Connect the voltmeter and ammeter as shown.

Note: After this test, or any subsequent repair, reset the engine control module (ECM) to clear any codes.

A     Solenoid terminal
B     BLK/WHT wire

● If the starter still does not crank the engine, bypass the ignition switch circuit as follows: Unplug the BLK/WHT wire from the solenoid terminal. Connect a jumper wire from the battery positive (+) terminal to the solenoid terminal. The starter should crank the engine.