Workman MDX--D Electrical SystemPage 5 -- 5
Troubleshooting
CAUTION
Remove all jewelry, especially rings and
watches, before doing any electrical trouble-
shooting or testing. Disconnect the battery
cables unless the test requires battery voltage.
For e ffective troubleshooting and repairs, you must
have a good understanding of the electrical circuits and
components used on this vehicle (see electrical draw-
ings in Chapter 7 -- Electrical Drawings).
If the vehicle has any interlock switches by--passed,
they must be reconnected for proper troubleshooting
and safety.
Starting Problems
Problem Possible Causes
Starter solenoid clicks, but starter will not crank. Battery is discharged.
Battery cables are loose or corroded.
Battery ground to frame is loose or corroded.
Wiring at starter is faulty.
Starter solenoid is faulty.
Starter is faulty and causing an incomplete circuit for
the starter solenoid.
Nothing happens when start attempt is made. Br ake pedal is not depressed.
Battery is discharged.
In--line primary fuse (10 ampere) is loose o r faulty.
Battery cables are loose or corroded.
Battery ground to frame is loose or corroded.
Wiring to the start circuit components is loose,
corroded or damaged (see electrical drawings in
Chapter 7 -- Electrical Drawings).
Brake pedal switch is ou t of adjustment or faulty.
Start relay or circuit wiring is faulty.
The ignition switch or circuit wiring is faulty.
Fuseblockisfaulty.
Fusible link harness at the engine starter motor ha s
faulty link(s) so battery power is not available to vehicle
electrical system.
Starter solenoid or circuit wiring is faulty.
Electrical
System