Engine Cranks Slowly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix. 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 in GENERATORS & REGULATORS article in ELECTRICAL.
- 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 under REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES.