STARTING CONCERNS DESCRIPTION

1	STARTING CONCERNS
DESCRIPTION	No Crank

STARTING CONCERNS INSPECTION/ACTION CHART

STEP	INSPECTION		ACTION
1	PRELIMINARY CHECKS Perform the following preliminary checks: Battery connections. Starter relay connections. Transaxle in Park (A/T) or Neutral (M/T). Clutch fully depressed (M/T). Alarm/anti-theft devices. Fuses/fuse links. Are all the checks OK?	Yes	Go to next step.
1		No	Repair as necessary. Verify symptom no longer exists.
2	LISTEN FOR STARTER RELAY "CLICKING" Is a "clicking" sound heard from the starter relay when the ignition key is turned to START?	Yes	Go to next step.
2		No	Go to step 5.
3	CHECK STARTING SYSTEM SECONDARY CIRCUITS See SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART - STARTING SYSTEM to check starter, starter ground, starter relay cable to starter, battery or other items as directed. Is a fault indicated?	Yes	Repair as required.
3		No	Go to next step.
4	CHECK BASE ENGINE Check for base engine concerns (such as seized/hydro-locked engine, damaged flywheel). Is a fault indicated?	Yes	Repair as required.
4		No	Verify test results. See DIAGNOSTIC INDEX to repair any additional symptoms.
5	CHECK OPERATION OF OTHER ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES Do any other electrical accessories work?	Yes	Go to next step.
5		No	Check the charging system. See SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART - CHARGING SYSTEM .
6	PERFORM PCM KOEO SELF-TEST. ALSO RETRIEVE ANY CONTINUOUS MEMORY DTCS. Are any DTCs displayed during Continuous Memory DTCs or Key On Engine Off (KOEO) Self-Tests?	Yes	Check for cause. See SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART - CHARGING SYSTEM .
6		No	Go to next step.
7	CHECK STARTING SYSTEM PRIMARY CIRCUITS Check the starting system primary circuits as follows: See appropriate article in ENGINES to check starter relay, brake interlock switch, ignition switch or other checks as directed. See appropriate article in TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION to check transaxle linkage adjustment, TR sensor adjustment, CPP switch or other checks as directed. Are components/systems OK?	Yes	Go to next step.
7		No	Service as required.
8	Perform After Repair Procedure to ensure customer's concern has been resolved.

When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.

• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.

• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.

• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.

• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

Safety Warning

Starting Concerns

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When to See a Mechanic

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