Standard Starting System: Diagnostics: Inspection

For complete starter wiring circuit diagrams, refer to the Wiring Diagrams. Before removing any unit from starting system for repair or diagnosis, perform the following inspections:

• Battery - Visually inspect battery for indications of physical damage and loose or corroded cable connections. Determine state-of-charge and cranking capacity of battery. Charge or replace battery if required. Refer to the appropriate Battery  service information. Note: If equipped with diesel engine, a dual battery system may be used, and both batteries must be inspected. 
• Ignition Switch  - Visually inspect ignition switch for indications of physical damage and loose or corroded wire harness connections. Refer to Ignition Switch and Key Lock Cylinder. 
• Clutch Pedal Position Switch  - If equipped with manual transmission, visually inspect clutch pedal position switch for indications of physical damage and loose or corroded wire harness connections. Refer to the appropriate Clutch Pedal Position Switch  service information.
• Park/Neutral Position Switch  - If equipped with automatic transmission, visually inspect park/neutral position switch for indications of physical damage and loose or corroded wire harness connections. Refer to the appropriate Park/Neutral Position Switch  service information.
• Starter Motor  - Visually inspect starter motor for indications of physical damage and loose or corroded wire harness connections.
• Starter Solenoid  - Visually inspect starter solenoid for indications of physical damage and loose or corroded wire harness connections.
• Wiring  - Visually inspect wire harnesses for damage. Repair or replace any faulty wiring, as required. Refer to the Wiring Diagrams.