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Pinpoint Test C: Unusual Starter Noise

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  1. C1 CHECK THE STARTER MOUNTING 
    • Inspect the starter motor mounting bolts for looseness.
    • Is the starter motor mounted correctly? 
  2. C2 CHECK FOR ENGINE NOISE 
    • Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
    • Connect a fused jumper wire from the B-terminal to the S-terminal of the starter motor. Engage the starter motor and verify that the noise is due to the starter operation.
    • Is the noise due to the starter motor engagement? 
  3. C3 CHECK FOR UNUSUAL WEAR 
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