Symptom Chart
| SYMPTOM | POSSIBLE CAUSES | ACTION |
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| The engine does not crank (starter motor does not turn) |
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Make sure the gear selector is in the P or N position and correctly adjusted. Check the battery condition and state of charge. Check for DTCs indicating an immobilizer fault. Check the starter motor relay, ignition switch and generator circuits. Refer to the electrical guides. Check for TCM and ECM DTCs. Check that the engine turns freely. |
| The engine does not crank (starter motor does turn) |
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Check the starter motor installation (fasteners tight, starter motor square to engine, etc). Check the flywheel/drive plate ring gear teeth for damage, foreign objects, etc. |
| Engine cranks too slowly |
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Check the battery condition and state of charge. Check the starter motor circuits. Refer to the electrical guides. Check the engine oil grade and condition. |
| Engine cranks too fast |
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Check the engine compressions. |
| Excessive starter motor noise |
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Check the starter motor installation (fasteners tight, motor square to engine, etc). Check the starter motor casing condition. Check the flywheel/drive plate ring gear teeth for damage, foreign objects, etc. |
| ECO (stop/start) system inoperative |
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NOTE:
"ECO STOP/START FAULT" will be displayed in the instrument cluster message centre when the system is inoperative due to a fault.
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