PERMANENTLY ENGAGED GEAR MECHANISM PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

Tech Tips

If the stop and start system does not operate normally to stop the engine at the appropriate time, the system is malfunctioning. Refer to Stop and Start System.

Permanently Engaged Gear Mechanism
Symptom	Suspected Area	Link
Engine does not crank (Does not start)	Battery	Click here
	Starter assembly	Click here
	Starter signal circuit	Click here
	Entry and Start System (for start function) (w/ entry and start system)	Click here
	VC output circuit (ECM 5 V output)	Click here
	Permanently engaged gear mechanism	Click here
Engine does not crank (Starter rotates at high speed)	Starter assembly	Click here
Engine does not crank (Starter rotates at high speed)	Permanently engaged gear mechanism	Click here
Poor starting (Cranking speed is too low)	Battery	Click here
	Starter assembly	Click here
	Engine oil	Click here
	Permanently engaged gear mechanism	Click here
Abnormal noise	Crankshaft bearing (Permanently engaged gear mechanism)	Click here
	One-way clutch assembly (Permanently engaged gear mechanism	Click here
	Ring gear sub-assembly (Permanently engaged gear mechanism)	Click here
Noise from starter after engine has started	Permanently engaged gear mechanism	Click here
Oil leaks	Inner oil seal (Permanently engaged gear mechanism)	Click here
Oil leaks	Outer oil seal (Permanently engaged gear mechanism)	Click here