Inspection and Verification

1. Verify the vehicle owner's original concern by operating the starter system to duplicate the condition.

    CAUTION: When disconnecting the plastic hardshell connector at the solenoid "S" terminal, grasp the plastic connector and pull lead off. DO NOT pull separately on lead wire.

    WARNING: WHEN SERVICING STARTER OR PERFORMING OTHER UNDERHOOD WORK IN THE VICINITY OF THE STARTER, BE AWARE THAT THE HEAVY GAUGE BATTERY INPUT LEAD AT THE STARTER SOLENOID IS "ELECTRICALLY HOT" AT ALL TIMES.

    WARNING: WHEN WORKING IN AREA OF THE STARTER, BE CAREFUL TO AVOID TOUCHING HOT EXHAUST COMPONENTS.

   A PROTECTIVE CAP OR BOOT IS PROVIDED OVER THIS TERMINAL THAT MUST BE REPLACED AFTER SERVICING. BE SURE TO DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE BEFORE SERVICING STARTER.

2. Inspect to determine if any of the following mechanical or electrical concerns apply:
   
   

   Mechanical	Electrical
   Starter motor mounting misaligned. Flywheel ring gear tooth damage.	Connections loose, damaged or shorting. Damaged battery .

   
   

3. If the concern(s) remain after the inspection, determine the symptoms and proceed to the following Symptom Chart.