Troubleshooting Hints - Starting System

DIAGNOSTICS - START HERE
Perform the troubleshooting hints listed below before beginning System Diagnosis.

STARTER
1. Visually inspect the hydrometer (built into battery).
- Green eye - Battery is charged.
- Dark eye - Charge and load test battery. If battery passes load test, refer to "System Diagnosis."
- Clear or light yellow eye - battery electrolyte is low. Replace battery.
2. Check that starter solenoid terminals "S" and "B" and battery connections are clean and tight.
3. Check that fusible links "B" and "W" are undamaged.
4. Check that ground G1OO is clean and tight.
- Check for a broken (or partially broken) wire inside of the insulation which could cause system malfunction but prove "GOOD" in a continuity or voltage check with a system disconnected. These circuits may be intermittent or resistive when loaded, and if possible, should be checked by monitoring for a voltage drop with the system operational (under load).
- Check for proper installation of aftermarket electronic equipment which may affect the integrity of other systems.
- Refer to System Diagnosis.

SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
Perform the Diagnostic System Check in Powertrain Management/Computer and Control Systems to make certain that no diagnostic trouble codes are stored in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) memory. Stored codes can lead to misdiagnosis.
Testing and Inspection