Starting System Diagnosis - Chrysler 2000 LHS Owner's Manual

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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, REFER TO
RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
STEERING WHEEL,
INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR
SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
INSPECTION
Before removing any unit from the starting system
for repair or diagnosis, perform the following inspec-
tions:
• Battery - Visually inspect the battery for indi-
cations of physical damage and loose or corroded
cable connections. Determine the state-of-charge and
cranking capacity of the battery. Charge or replace
the battery, if required. Refer to Group 8A, Battery
for more information.
• Ignition Switch - Visually inspect the ignition
switch for indications of physical damage and loose
or corroded wire harness connections.
CONDITION
STARTER FAILS 1. BATTERY
TO ENGAGE. DISCHARGED OR
FAULTY.
2. STARTING CIRCUIT
WIRING FAULTY.
3. STARTER RELAY
FAULTY.
4. IGNITION SWITCH
FAULTY.
5. PARK/NEUTRAL
POSITION SWITCH
(AUTO TRANS) FAULTY
OR MIS-ADJUSTED.
6. CLUTCH PEDAL
POSITION SWITCH
(MAN TRANS) FAULTY.
7. STARTER SOLENOID
FAULTY.
8. STARTER ASSEMBLY
FAULTY.
GROUP 8M - PASSIVE
BEFORE ATTEMPTING
STEERING COLUMN,

STARTING SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS

POSSIBLE CAUSE
•
Transmission Range Sensor - Visually
inspect the transmission range sensor for indications
of physical damage and loose or corroded wire har-
OR ness connections.
•
Starter Relay - Visually inspect the starter
relay for indications of physical damage and loose or
corroded wire harness connections.
• Starter - Visually inspect the starter for indi-
cations of physical damage and loose or corroded wire
harness connections.
• Starter Solenoid - Visually inspect the starter
solenoid for indications of physical damage and loose
or corroded wire harness connections.
• Wiring - Visually inspect the wire harness for
damage. Repair or replace any faulty wiring, as
required. Check for loose or corroded wire harness
connections at main engine ground and remote jump
post.
• Power Distribution Center (PDC) - Visually
inspect the B+ connections at the PDC for physical
damage and loose or corroded harness connections.
1. REFER TO GROUP 8A, BATTERY. CHARGE OR REPLACE
BATTERY, IF REQUIRED.
2. REFER TO FEED CIRCUIT RESISTANCE TEST AND FEED
CIRCUIT TEST IN THIS SECTION.
3. REFER TO RELAY TEST, IN THIS SECTION. REPLACE
RELAY, IF NECESSARY.
4. REFER TO IGNITION SWITCH TEST, IN GROUP 8D
IGNITION SYSTEM OR GROUP 8W, WIRING DIAGRAMS.
REPLACE SWITCH, IF NECESSARY.
5. REFER PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH TEST, IN
GROUP 21, TRANSAXLE. REPLACE SWITCH, IF NECESSARY.
6. REFER TO CLUTCH PEDAL POSITION SWITCH TEST, IN
GROUP 6, CLUTCH. REPLACE SWITCH, IF NECESSARY.
7. REFER TO SOLENOID TEST, IN THIS SECTION. REPLACE
STARTER ASSEMBLY, IF NECESSARY.
8. IF ALL OTHER STARTING SYSTEM COMPONENTS AND
CIRCUITS CHECK OK, REPLACE STARTER ASSEMBLY.
STARTING SYSTEMS
CORRECTION
8B - 5