Pinpoint Test D: Unusual Starter Noise
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- D1 CHECK STARTER MOUNTING
- Inspect the starter mounting bolts and brackets for looseness, and the starter housing to confirm a flush, tight fit to rear cover plate.
- Is the starter motor mounted correctly?
- Yes : GO to D2.
- No : INSTALL the starter motor correctly. REFER to STARTER MOTOR . TEST the system for normal operation.
- D2 CHECK FOR ENGINE NOISE
- Key in OFF position.
- Connect a remote starter switch between the starter solenoid B and S terminals.
- Engage the starter motor and verify that the noise is due to the starter operation.
- Is the noise due to the starter motor engagement?
- Yes : GO to D3.
- No : REFER to ENGINE SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION to continue the diagnosis.
- D3 CHECK FOR UNUSUAL WEAR
- Remove the starter motor. Refer to STARTER MOTOR .
- Inspect the flexplate for damaged or worn teeth.
- Is the noise due to flexplate tooth damage?
- Yes : INSTALL a new flexplate. EXAMINE the starter pinion teeth. If damaged, INSTALL a new starter motor. TEST the system for normal operation.
- No : INSTALL a new starter motor. TEST the system for normal operation.