Engine Cranks Slowly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Inspect the following items:

Battery - Perform the Battery Inspection/Test. Refer to PSD SIE TITLE Error: SIE linked to empty Cell ID 37781 .
Wiring - Inspect the wiring for damage. Inspect all connections to the starter motor, the solenoid, the battery, and all ground connections. Refer to Circuit Testing , Wiring Repairs , Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections , and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Engine - 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.