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Taking Care of the Unexpected
217
If Your Engine Quits or Won’t
Start
SYMPTOM: Starter motor doesn’t operate.
POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO
transmission not in
park (P) or neutral (N)
position
Shift into park (P) or neutral
(N) position or press on the
brake pedal.
blown fuse Replace with a new fuse of the
same rating (page 229).
battery lead loose Tighten the battery lead.
low battery Charge the battery (page 196).
If charging doesn’t help, see
your dealer.
faulty starter motor If all possible causes are
negative, the starter motor
may be faulty. See your dealer.
SYMPTOM: Starter motor works, but the engine won’t
start.
POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO
out of fuel Fill the fuel tank.
flooded engine See starting the engine
(page 83).
loose or unconnected
spark plug caps
Install the spark plug caps
securely. If the engine still
won’t start, see your dealer.
loose battery cables Tighten the battery terminal
bolts.
weak battery Charge the battery (page 196).
If charging doesn’t help, see
your dealer.
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