Starting System

Description and Operation

Description

The starting system consists of the battery, starter motor, magnetic switch, ignition switch, park/neutral position switch (A/T), clutch pedal position switch (M/T), ignition switch, connecting wires and battery cable. When the ignition switch is turned to the START position, current flows and energizes the starter solenoid coil. The solenoid plunger and shift lever are actuated, and the pinion gear engages with the ring gear. The contacts close and the starter cranks the engine. To prevent damage caused by overrunning of the armature when the engine starts, the starter drive pinion has an overrunning clutch.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Symptom	Suspected Area	Remedy
Engine Does Not Crank	Low Battery Charge	Charge or replace battery
	Battery cables loose, corroded or worn	Repair or replace cables
	Lock switch [AT type only]	Refer to Automatic Transaxle System - "Park/Neutral Position Switch".
	Lock switch [DCT type only]	Refer to Dual Clutch Transmission System - "Inhibitor Switch".
	Clutch Pedal Position Switch [MT type only]	Refer to Clutch System - "Clutch Switch".
	Blown fuse	Replace fuse
	Starter malfunction	Replace
	Ignition switch malfunction	Replace
Engine Cranks Slowly	Low Battery Charge	Charge or replace battery
	Battery cables loose, corroded or worn	Repair or replace cables
	Starter malfunction	Replace
Starter keeps running	Starter malfunction	Replace
	Ignition Lock	Replace
Starter cranks but engine does not start	Short circuit in wiring	Repair or replace wiring
	Broken gear teeth or starter	Replace
	Ring gear teeth broken	Replace flywheel or torque converter