Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DEFINITION: Noise occurs while cranking the engine. | ||||
1 | Does the engine emit a high pitched whine during cranking but the engine cranks and fires OK? | -- | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 2 |
2 | Does the engine emit a high pitched whine as the ignition key is being released, but the engine cranks and fires OK? | -- | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 3 |
3 | Does the engine make a loud whoop after the engine fires as the starter drive pinion is still engaged? | -- | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 4 |
4 | Does the engine rumble, growl, or knock as the starter motor is coasting down to a stop after the engine has been started? | -- | Go to Step 5 | Go to Starting System Check |
5 | Remove the starter. Inspect the ring gear teeth. Are the ring gear teeth free of damage? | -- | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 7 |
6 | Replace the starter motor assembly. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Starting System Check | -- |
7 | Replace the engine flywheel and the starter motor assembly. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Starting System Check | -- |
