Pinpoint Test D: Unusual Starter Noise
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford Pickup, 2005 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2005 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2005 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- D1 CHECK THE STARTER MOTOR MOUNTING
- Inspect the starter motor mounting brackets for cracks.
- Check the starter motor mounting bolts for looseness.
- Is the starter motor mounted correctly?
- Yes : GO to D2.
- No : REINSTALL the starter motor correctly.
- D2 INSPECT THE STARTER MOTOR
- Remove the starter motor.
- Inspect the starter motor for damage.
- Is the starter motor damaged?
- Yes : INSTALL a new starter motor. TEST the system for normal operation.
- No : CHECK the starter drive. REFER to Component Tests, STARTER DRIVE TEST . INSTALL a new starter motor. TEST the system for normal operation.