Unusual Starter Noise
- 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 .
- C2 CHECK FOR STARTER NOISE
- Ignition OFF.
- Connect a remote starter switch between the starter solenoid C1715A-1 ("B" terminal) and C1715B-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
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to continue diagnosis.