Engine Cranks Slowly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Sunfire and 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Inspect the following items:

Perform the Battery Inspection/Test. See BATTERY TESTING & INSPECTION .
Inspect the wiring for damage. Inspect all connections to the starter motor, the solenoid, the battery, and all ground connections.
Verify that the engine is not seized.

If the battery, the wiring, and the engine are functioning properly, and the engine continues to crank slowly, replace the starter motor. See STARTER MOTOR .