TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
G-5flowchartStep 2 of item 1 applies to MTX (manual transaxle); the No branch of Step 4 references the transaxle range switch for ATX (automatic transaxle).
DIAGNOSTIC INDEX
Diagnostic Index
1
Troubleshooting ItemsWill not crank—starter motor does not operate
Pagebelow
2
Troubleshooting ItemsWill not crank—starter motor spins
Pagebelow
3
Troubleshooting ItemsCranks slowly
PageG-6
4
Troubleshooting ItemsGenerator warning light illuminates while engine running
PageG-6
5
Troubleshooting ItemsDischarged battery
PageG-6
6
Troubleshooting ItemsMisfire
PageG-7
SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING
1 Will not crank—starter motor does not operate
1
STEP 1: Does engine crank with fully charged battery?
Yes
Check charging system (page G-9)
No
2
STEP 2: Starter interlock switch OK? (MTX)
No
Check starter interlock switch (page G-43)
Yes
3
STEP 3: Is battery positive voltage present at terminal B?
No
Check wiring harness
Yes
4
STEP 4: Is battery positive voltage present at terminal S with ignition switch in START position?
No
Check transaxle range switch (ATX) (section K); Check ignition switch; Check wiring harness
Yes
5
Check magnetic switch (page G-40); Check yoke (page G-41); Check armature (page G-41)
2 Will not crank—starter motor spins
1
STEP 1: Is drive pinion pushed out while cranking (click is heard when pushed out)?
No
Check magnetic switch (page G-40); Check yoke (page G-41)
Yes
2
Remove starter and check flywheel ring gear teeth and starter drive pinion teeth