Pinpoint Test B: Unusual Starter Noise
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- B1 CHECK THE STARTER MOUNTING
- Inspect the starter motor mounting bolts for looseness.
Is the starter motor mounted correctly?
- Yes : GO to B2 .
- No : INSTALL the starter motor correctly. REFER to STARTER MOTOR - 3.5L GTDI, 3.7L or STARTER MOTOR - 5.0L (4V), 6.2L (2V) . TEST the system for normal operation.
- B2 CHECK FOR STARTER NOISE
- Ignition OFF.
- Connect a remote starter switch between the starter solenoid C197A-1 and C197B-1 .
- 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 to continue diagnosis.
- No : REFER to ENGINE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION , Symptom Chart - Engine NVH to continue diagnosis.