GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Was the Starting System Check performed?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Starting System Check

2

  1. Verify that the battery is properly charged.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
  3. Wait 15 seconds.
  4. Measure the voltage at the battery while cranking the engine.

Is the voltage greater than the specified value?

9.5 V

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

3

Measure the voltage between the B- terminal and the engine block while cranking the engine.

Is the voltage greater than the specified value?

0.5 V

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 6

4

Test the battery. Refer to Battery Not Operating Properly .

Is the battery OK?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 8

5

Replace the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Cable Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Starting System Check

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6

Measure the voltage between the B+ terminal and the starter solenoid terminal B while cranking the engine.

Is the voltage greater than the specified value?

0.5 V

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 7

7

Replace the starter. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Starting System Check

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8

Replace the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Starting System Check

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9

Replace the positive battery cable. Refer to Battery Cable Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Starting System Check

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