| Problem |
Possible Cause |
Remedy/Repair |
| Engine does not crank (Solenoid or relay does not click) |
- Dead battery
- Loose, corroded or broken connections
- Corroded battery terminals (lights will usually light)
- Faulty ignition switch
- Faulty neutral safety switch or clutch switch (To test: push on
brake pedal, hold key in start position and move shift lever or clutch
pedal)
- Defective starter switch, relay or solenoid.
|
- Charge or replace battery
- Clean or repair connections
- Clean terminals
- Have ignition switch checked/ replaced
- Have neutral safety switch or clutch switch checked or replaced
- Have defective component replaced
|
| Engine will not crank (Solenoid or relay clicks) |
- Low or "dead" battery
- Corroded battery terminals or cables
- Defective starter solenoid or relay
- Defective starter motor (if current is passed through relay or
solenoid)
|
- Charge or replace battery
- Clean or replace terminals or cables
- Have defective component replaced
- Have starter replaced or overhauled
|
| Starter motor cranks slowly |
- Low battery
- Loose, corroded or broken connections
- Cable size too small
- Internal starter motor problems
- Engine oil too heavy
- Ignition timing too far advanced
|
- Charge or replace battery
- Clean, repair or replace connections
- Replace with proper size cable
- Have starter replaced or overhauled
- Use proper oil viscosity for temperature
- Set timing to specifications
|
| Starter spins, but will not crank engine |
- Broken starter drive gear
- Broken flywheel teeth
|
- Have drive gear replaced
- Have flywheel checked
|
| Noisy starter motor |
- Starter mounting loose
- Worn starter drive gear or flywheel teeth
- Worn starter bushings
|
- Tighten mounting bolts
- Have starter or flywheel checked
- Have starter replaced or
overhauled
|
