Troubleshooting |
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Trouble symptom |
Probable cause |
Remedy |
Engine will not crank |
Battery charge low |
Charge or replace battery |
Battery cables loose, corroded or worn out |
Repair or replace cables |
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Transaxle range switch (Vehicle with automatic transaxle only) |
Refer to AT group-automatic transaxle |
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Fuse blown |
Replace fuse |
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Starter motor faulty |
Replace |
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Ignition switch faulty |
Replace |
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Engine cranks slowly |
Battery charge low |
Charge or replace battery |
Battery cables loose, corroded or worn out |
Repair or replace cables |
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Starter motor faulty |
Replace |
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Starter keeps running |
Starter motor faulty |
Replace |
Ignition switch |
Replace |
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Starter spins but engine will not crank |
Short in wiring |
Repair or replace wiring |
Pinion gear teeth broken or starter motor |
Replace |
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Ring gear teeth broken |
Replace fly wheel or torque converter |
Opening the bonnet
1. Park the vehicle and set the parking brake.
2. Pull the release lever to unlatch the bonnet. The bonnet should pop open slightly.