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Troubleshooting

Problem Possible cause Remedy Page
Engine will not crank Battery charge low Check battery specific gravity
Check or replace battery
On-vehicle inspection
Battery cables loose, corroded or worn Repair or replace cables
Clutch start switch faulty (M/T) Adjust or replace clutch start switch CL-5
Neutral start switch faulty (A/T) Adjust or repair switch
Starter relay faulty (M/T) Replace starter relay
Fusible link blown Replace fusible link
Starter faulty Repair starter Disassembly of starter
Ignition switch faulty Replace ignition switch
Engine cranks slowly Battery charge low Check battery specific gravity
Charge or replace battery
On-vehicle inspection
Battery cables loose, corroded or worn Repair or replace cables
Starter faulty Repair starter Disassembly of starter
Starter keeps running Starter faulty Repair starter Disassembly of starter
Ignition switch faulty Replace ignition switch
Short in wiring Repair wiring
Starter spins – engine will not crank Pinion gear teeth broken or starter faulty Repair starter Disassembly of starter
Flywheel teeth broken Replace flywheel