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operating unless the automatic transmission gear When the starter relay coil is energized, the nor- mally open relay contacts close. The relay contacts The energized solenoid pull-in coil pulls in the sole- noid plunger. The solenoid plunger pulls the shift automatic transmission torque converter or torque converter drive plate. As the solenoid plunger reaches the end of its travel, the solenoid contact disc completes the high- Once the engine starts, the overrunning clutch pro- tects the starter motor from damage by allowing the starter pinion gear to spin faster than the pinion When the solenoid plunger hold-in coil is de-ener- gized, the solenoid plunger return spring returns the DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - STARTING The battery, starting, and charging systems oper- ate in conjunction with one another, and must be Starting System Diagnosis CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION STARTER FAILS TO 1. Battery discharged or 1. Refer to Battery. Charge or replace battery, if required. 2. Starting circuit wiring 2. Refer to 8, Wiring Diagrams. Test and repair starter 3. Starter relay faulty. 3. Refer to Starter Relay in the Diagnosis and Testing 4. Ignition switch faulty. 4. Refer to Ignition Switch and Key Lock Cylinder. 5. Clutch pedal position 5. Refer to Clutch Pedal Position Switch. 6. Park/Neutral position 6. Refer to Park/Neutral Position Switch. Replace 7. Starter solenoid faulty. 7. Refer to Starter Motor. Replace starter motor assembly, 8. Starter motor faulty. 8. If all other starting system components and circuits test STARTER ENGAGES, 1. Battery discharged or 1. Refer to Battery. Charge or replace battery, if required. 2. Starting circuit wiring 2. Refer to 8, Wiring Diagrams. Test and repair starter 3. Starter motor faulty. 3. If all other starting system components and circuits test 4. Engine seized. 4. Refer to Engine Diagnosis in the Diagnosis and Testing 8Fa - 10 STARTING R1 STARTING (Continued) |