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STARTING SYSTEMS
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
Fig. 17 Power Distribution Center
1 – RIGHT FENDER
2 – BATTERY
3 – POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER
CLEANING AND INSPECTION
STARTING SYSTEM
The following components of the starting system
should be carefully inspected whenever any starting
system problem is encountered.
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISO-
LATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE,
THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYS-
TEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PER-
FORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS
IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG
SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
• Battery Visually inspect the battery for indica-
tions of physical damage and loose or corroded cable
connections.
Determine
cranking capacity of the battery. Charge or replace
the battery, if required. Refer to Battery in the index
of this service manual for the location of the proper
battery cleaning and inspection procedures.
the
state-of-charge
• Ignition Switch Visually inspect the ignition
switch for indications of physical damage and loose
or corroded wire harness connections. Clean corroded
connections as required. Refer to Wiring Diagrams
in the index of this service manual for the location of
the proper wiring repair or connector and terminal
service procedures. Refer to Ignition Switch and
Key Lock Cylinder in the index of this service
manual for the location of the proper ignition switch
service procedures.
• Clutch Pedal Position Switch If the vehicle is
equipped with a manual transmission, visually
inspect the clutch pedal position switch for indica-
tions of physical damage and loose or corroded wire
harness connections. Clean corroded connections as
required. Refer to Wiring Diagrams in the index of
this service manual for the location of the proper wir-
ing repair or connector and terminal service proce-
dures. Refer to Clutch Hydraulic Linkage in the
index of this service manual for the location of the
proper clutch pedal position switch service proce-
dures.
• Park/Neutral Position Switch If the vehicle is
equipped with an automatic transmission, visually
inspect the park/neutral position switch for indica-
tions of physical damage and loose or corroded wire
harness connections. Clean corroded connections as
required. Refer to Wiring Diagrams in the index of
this service manual for the location of the proper wir-
ing repair or connector and terminal service proce-
dures. Refer to Park/Neutral Position Switch in
the index of this service manual for the location of
the proper park/neutral position switch service proce-
dures.
• Starter Relay Visually inspect the starter relay
for indications of physical damage and loose or cor-
roded wire harness connections. Clean corroded con-
nections as required. Refer to Wiring Diagrams in
the index of this service manual for the location of
the proper wiring repair or connector and terminal
service procedures. Refer to Starter Relay in the
index of this service manual for the location of the
proper starter relay service procedures.
• Starter Motor Visually inspect the starter motor
for indications of physical damage and loose or cor-
roded wire harness connections. Clean corroded con-
nections as required. Refer to Wiring Diagrams in
the index of this service manual for the location of
the proper wiring repair or connector and terminal
service procedures. If the problem being diagnosed
involves improper starter engagement, disengage-
ment or noise complaints the starter motor should be
and
removed. With the starter motor removed, inspect
the starter pinion and ring gears for damaged or
missing
teeth.
required. Refer to Starter Motor in the index of this
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faulty
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