1. GENERAL INFORMATION PEOPLE/PEOPLE S 250
STARTER MOTOR
1. Starter motor won`t turn
Inspection/Adjustment Symptom Probable Cause
Check operation of
stop switch by
applying brake Burned out fuse
Weak or dead battery
Stoplight comes on Stoplight does not Faulty stop switch
come on Loose or disconnected
Check battery circuit connectors
by operating turn Broken or shorted ignition
signals switch wire
Signals operate Signals dim, remain
properly on or don`t operate Faulty or weak battery
Check operation of
starter relay by
depressing starter
button
Relay operates Relay does not Poor starter button connection
properly operate Open or shorted starter relay
Loose or disconnected
Connect starter connectors
motor directly to
battery Worn brushes
Starter motor turns Starter does not turn Open or shorted wires or rotor
Open starter motor cable
Loose connectors
Open wire harness
2. Starter motor turns slowly or idles
Inspection/Adjustment Symptom Probable Cause
Check battery circuit
by operating turn
signals
Signals operate Signals dim, remain
properly on or don`t operate Weak or dead battery
Connect starter
motor directly to
battery
Starter motor Starter motor Loose connector or terminal
turns slowly turns normally Poor contact in starter relay
Faulty starter clutch
Rotate crankshaft
Turns easily Hard to turn Seized cylinder
Broken or shorted starter motor
cable
3. Starter motor does not stop turning
Inspection/Adjustment Symptom Probable Cause
Turn ignition switch
OFF
Not stopped Stopped Faulty starter pinion
Starter relay shorted or stuck
closed
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