Symptom Chart: Starting System

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Symptom Chart

Condition	Possible Sources	Actions
The engine cranks but will not start	Refer to the Pinpoint Test.	GO to Pinpoint Test A GO to Pinpoint Test B
The engine cranks slowly	Refer to the Pinpoint Test.	GO to Pinpoint Test H
The starter spins but the engine does not crank	Refer to the Pinpoint Test.	GO to Pinpoint Test I
The starter spins but the engine does not crank	Refer to the Pinpoint Test.	GO to Pinpoint Test I
The starter does not disengage from the flexplate	Refer to the Pinpoint Test.	GO to Pinpoint Test J
Unusual starter noise	Refer to the Pinpoint Test.	GO to Pinpoint Test C