Pinpoint Test C: Unusual Starter Noise
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- C1 CHECK THE STARTER MOUNTING
- Inspect the starter mounting bolts for looseness.
Is the starter motor mounted correctly?
- Yes : GO to C2 .
- No : INSTALL the starter motor correctly. Refer to STARTER MOTOR - 2.0L GTDI or Refer to STARTER MOTOR - 3.5L TI-VCT or Refer to STARTER MOTOR - 3.7L TI-VCT .
- C2 CHECK FOR STARTER NOISE
- Ignition OFF.
- Connect a remote starter switch between the starter solenoid C197A-1 (B terminal) and C197B-1 (S terminal).
- Engage the starter and verify the noise is due to starter operation.
Is the noise due to the starter engagement?
- Yes : Refer to STARTER MOTOR DRIVE GEAR AND FLYWHEEL RING GEAR INSPECTION .
- No : REFER to ENGINE , Symptom Chart: NVH to continue diagnosis.