GENERAL INFORMATION 0A–33
Condition Possible Cause Correction
Starter and magnetic switch
does not operate
Magnetic switch operates but
the starter does not turn
Starter runs slowly
Starter operates but the engine
does not start
Abnormal operating noise
Low battery fluid level
Low battery specific gravity
Poor battery switch contacts
Defective starter switch
Defective magnetic switch pull-in coil
and plunger
Broken armature coil
Broken field coil
Broken magnetic switch
Broken holding coil
Low battery fluid level
Low battery specific gravity
Poor starting circuit contacts
Poor contacts of magnetic switch
terminal
Worn brushes
Shorted armature
Bad contact of magnetic terminal circuit
switches
Excessive brush wear
Shorted starter motor armature
Pinion and ring gear not engaged
Overrunning clutch slippage
Excessive brush wear
Excessive bushing wear
Excessive pinion gear wear
Rough sliding action pinion gear
Excessive ring gear wear
Excessive brush wear
Replenish
Recharge or replace
Replace
Replace
Replace
Replace
Replace
Replace
Replace
Replenish
Recharge or replace
Repair
Replace
Replace
Repair or replace
Repair
Replace
Repair or replace
Repair or replace the running clutch and
driving lever
Replace
Replace
Replace
Replace overrunning clutch and pinion
gear
Lubricate or replace the overrunning
clutch
Replace overrunning clutch and ring
gear
Replace
12. Starter Motor