TROUBLESHOOTING ENGINE 11-4 Problem Cause Solution Nothing Works Battery Recharge or replace. Nothing Works (Except clock) Battery relay Replace relay. Batteries Undercharged Loose or corroded connections Alternator belt loose Alternator not charging Fuse Key switch failure Clean and tighten or replace batteries. Tighten or install new belt. See your authorized dealer. Replace fuse. Replace key switch. Starting Motor Will Not Turn Battery undercharged or dead Battery cables making poor connec- tions Fusible link Key switch Start relay Starter solenoid Starter Starter pinion jammed in flywheel gear Major engine failure Recharge or replace battery. Clean connections. Replace fusible link.
See your authorized dealer. See your authorized dealer. See your authorized dealer. Repair or replace start motor. Repair or replace starter. See your authorized dealer. Starter Solenoid Chatters Poor connections at batteries or starter Low battery charge Starter solenoid “hold-in” windings open Clean connections. Recharge or replace batteries. See your authorized dealer. Starter Motor Turns but Will Not Crank Engine Starter pinion gear not engaging flywheel ring gear Pinion shift mechanism jammed or malfunctioning Pinion gear teeth broken Flywheel gear teeth broken See your authorized dealer. See your authorized dealer. See your authorized dealer. See your authorized dealer.
Engine Cranks Slowly Battery cables damaged or broken internally Battery or starter cable connections loose or corroded Inspect and replace cables. Clean and tighten connections.