- Symptoms - Starting and Charging

IMPORTANT: The following steps must be completed before using the symptom tables.

1. Perform A Diagnostic System Check - Starting and Charging Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview before using the Symptom Tables in order to verify that all of the following are true:
^ There are no DTCs set.
^ The control module(s) can communicate via the serial data link.
2. Review the system operation in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions. Refer to one of the following system operations:
^ Starting System Description.
^ Starting System Circuit Description.
^ Battery Description.
^ Charging System Description.
^ Charging System Circuit Description.
^ Ignition System Description.

Visual/Physical Inspection
^ Inspect for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of the Starting and Charging Systems. Refer to Checking After market Accessories in Diagrams.
^ Inspect the easily accessible or visible system components for obvious damage or conditions which could cause the symptom.

Intermittent
Faulty electrical connections or wiring may be the cause of intermittent conditions. Refer to Testing for Intermittent and Poor Connections in Diagrams.

Symptom List
Refer to a symptom diagnostic procedure from the following list in order to diagnose the symptom:
^ Starter Solenoid Does Not Click. Starter Solenoid Does Not Click
^ Starter Solenoid Clicks, Engine Does Not Crank. Starter Solenoid Clicks, Engine Does Not Crank
^ Engine Cranks Slowly. Engine Cranks Slowly
^ Starter Motor Noise Diagnosis. Starter Motor Noise Diagnosis
^ Battery Common Causes of Failure. Battery Common Causes of Failure
^ Battery Inspection/Test. Battery Inspection/Test
^ Battery Electrical Drain/Parasitic Load. Battery Electrical Drain/Parasitic Load Test
^ Charge Indicator Always On. Charge Indicator Always On
^ Charge Indicator Inoperative. Charge Indicator Inoperative
^ Charging System Test. Component Tests and General Diagnostics
^ Generator Noise Test. Generator Noise Test