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Diagnostic codes
Searching in 1990 USDM TSRM.
Areas /Engine will not crank
Starting System

Engine will not crank

Starting-system causes when the engine will not crank.

Possible causes and remedies
Possible cause
Battery charge low
Remedy
Check battery specific gravity
Possible cause
Battery charge low
Remedy
Charge or replace battery
Possible cause
Battery cables loose, corroded or worn
Remedy
Repair or replace cables
Possible cause
Starter relay faulty (ex. Canada A/T)
Remedy
Replace starter relay
Possible cause
Clutch start switch faulty (M/T only)
Remedy
Adjust switch position or replace switch
Possible cause
Neutral start switch faulty (A/T only)
Remedy
Adjust or repair switch
Possible cause
Fusible link blown
Remedy
Replace fusible link
Possible cause
Starter faulty
Remedy
Repair starter
Possible cause
Ignition switch faulty
Remedy
Replace ignition switch