Fault | Probable Causes | Elimination method |
Engine crankshaft not cranked by starter | Low Battery | Charge or replace the battery |
Unreliable connection of wires to the battery terminals | Attach the wires securely to the battery terminals | |
Faulty lock switch on vehicles with automatic transmission | Adjust position or replace switch | |
Fusible link burned out | Replace fusible link | |
Faulty starter | Repair starter | |
Faulty ignition switch | Replace ignition switch | |
Faulty starter interlock switch | Replace Starter Interlock Switch | |
Engine crankshaft turns slowly by starter | Insufficient battery | Charge your battery |
Unreliable connection of wires to the battery terminals | Attach the wires securely to the battery terminals | |
Faulty starter | Repair starter | |
Starter continues to run after engine starts | Faulty starter | Repair starter |
Faulty ignition switch | Repair or replace the ignition switch | |
Starter runs at high RPM but does not crank engine | Short circuit in the electrical circuit | Repair the electrical circuit |
Broken gear teeth or defective starter | Repair starter | |
Broken flywheel teeth | Replace flywheel ring gear |