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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? 
    1. YES  : Go to  C2.
    2. NO  : INSTALL the starter motor correctly. REFER to Starter Motor - 2.3L  or Starter Motor - 3.0L . TEST the system for normal operation.
  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? 
    1. YES  : Go to  C3.
    2. NO  : REFER to ENGINE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article to continue the diagnosis.
  3. C3 CHECK FOR UNUSUAL WEAR 
    • Remove the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor - 2.3L  or Starter Motor - 3.0L .
    • Inspect the ring gear for damaged or worn teeth.
    • Is the noise due to flexplate or flywheel ring gear tooth damage? 
    1. YES  : INSTALL a new flexplate or flywheel. EXAMINE the starter pinion teeth. If damaged, INSTALL a new starter motor. REFER to Starter Motor - 2.3L  or Starter Motor - 3.0L . TEST the system for normal operation.
    2. NO  : INSTALL a new starter motor. REFER to Starter Motor - 2.3L  or Starter Motor - 3.0L . TEST the system for normal operation.
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