GENERAL
EE -3
TROUBLESHOOTING
E23DF8A6
CHARGING SYSTEM
Symptom
Suspect Area
Remedy
Charging warning indicator
does not light with ignition
switch "ON" and engine off
Fuse blown
Light burned out
Wiring connection loose
Electronic voltage regulator
Check fuses
Replace light
Tighten loose connections
Replace voltage regulator
Charging warning indicator
does not go out with engine
running (Battery requires
frequent recharging)
Drive belt loose or worn
Battery cables loose, corroded or worn
Fuse blown
Fusible link blown
Electronic voltage regulator or generator
Wiring
Adjust tension or replace drive belt
Repair or replace cables
Check fuses
Replace fusible link
Test generator
Repair wiring
Engine hesitates/poor
acceleration
Overcharge
Drive belt loose or worn
Wiring connection loose or open circuit
Fusible link blown
Poor grounding
Electronic voltage regulator or generator
Worn battery
Electronic voltage regulator
Voltage sensing wire
Adjust tension or replace drive belt
Tighten loose connection or
repair wiring
Replace fusible link
Repair
Test generator, if faulty, repair or replace
Replace battery
Replace voltage regulator
Repair wire
STARTING SYSTEM
Symptom
Suspect Area
Remedy
Engine will not crank
Battery charge low
Battery cables loose, corroded or worn out
Transaxle range switch (Vehicle with
automatic transaxle only)
Fusible link blown
Starter motor faulty
Ignition switch faulty
Charge or replace battery
Repair or replace cables
Adjust or replace switch
Replace fusible link
Repair starter motor
Inspect
Engine cranks slowly
Battery charge low
Battery cables loose, corroded or worn out
Starter motor
Charge or replace battery
Repair or replace cables
Repair starter motor
Starter keeps running
Starter motor
Ignition switch
Repair starter motor
Inspect
Starter spins but engine
will not crank
Short in wiring
Pinion gear teeth broken or starter motor
Ring gear teeth broken
Repair wiring
Repair starter motor
Replace flywheel ring gear or
torque converter