Detailed Flow

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Nissan Titan XD and 2018 Nissan Titan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: If any malfunction is found, immediately disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.

CHECK ENGINE START
Crank the engine and check that the engine starts.

Does the engine start?

YES

GO TO 2 .

NO

GO TO 3.
CHECK RETURN OF PINION GEAR
Check that pinion gear returns to original position after engine starts.

Does pinion gear return?

YES

Starter motor is OK. INSPECTION END.

NO

GO TO 9.
CHECK ENGINE SPEED WITH CRANKING
Check that engine turns while cranking.

Does engine turn by cranking?

YES

GO TO 4.

NO

GO TO 5.
CHECK STARTER MOTOR TURNING WITH CRANKING
Check that starter motor runs smoothly without abnormal noise at cranking.

Does starter motor turn normally?

YES

Check ignition/fuel system.

NO

Check engine mechanical and power train system.
CHECK STARTER MOTOR SPEED WITH CRANKING
Check that starter motor turns while cranking.

Does starter motor turn at cranking?

YES

GO TO 6.

NO

GO TO 7.
CHECK PINION GEAR AND RING GEAR ENGAGEMENT
Check condition of pinion and ring gear engagement.

Is inspection result normal?

YES

Check engine mechanical and power train system.

NO

Check pinion protrusion length. Refer to Inspection (with CUMMINS 5.0L) or Inspection (with VK56VD).
CHECK POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
Check the following conditions.
- Fuse and fusible link.
- Charge condition, corrosion and connection condition of battery. Refer to How to Handle Battery .
Are the inspection results normal?

YES

GO TO 8.

NO

Repair as needed.
CHECK STARTING SYSTEM WIRING
Check the following.
- "B" terminal circuit. Refer to Diagnosis Procedure .
- "S" terminal circuit. Refer to Diagnosis Procedure .
Are the inspection results normal?

YES

GO TO 9.

NO

Repair as needed.
CHECK MAGNETIC SWITCH OPERATION
Check magnetic switch operation. Refer to Inspection (with CUMMINS 5.0L) or Inspection (with VK56VD).

Does magnetic switch operate normal?

YES

GO TO 10.

NO

Replace magnetic switch or starter motor.
CHECK PINION TURNING
1. Remove starter motor.
2. Check that pinon turns smoothly by hand.
Does pinion turn normally?

YES

Perform no-load test of starter motor. Refer to Inspection (with CUMMINS 5.0L) or Inspection (with VK56VD).

NO

Check pinion clutch. Refer to Inspection (with CUMMINS 5.0L) or Inspection (with VK56VD).