Starter Solenoid Clicks, Engine Does Not Crank
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Buick LaCrosse and 2006 Buick Allure. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Starter Solenoid Clicks, Engine Does Not Crank
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schematic Reference: Starting and Charging Schematics | |||
| 1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? | Go to Step 2 | Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle |
| 2 | Turn the ignition to the START position. Did the starter solenoid click? |
Go to Step 3 | Go to Starter Solenoid Does Not Click |
| 3 | Inspect the engine and belt drive system for mechanical binding, seized engine or seized generator. Does the engine move freely? |
Go to Step 4 | Go to Engine Will Not Crank - Crankshaft Will Not Rotate for the 3.8L engine or Engine Will Not Crank - Crankshaft Will Not Rotate for the 3.6L (LY7) engine |
| 4 | Test the battery positive cable between the battery and the starter solenoid for high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 5 |
| 5 | Test the ground circuit between the battery and the starter motor for a high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 6 |
| 6 | Inspect for poor connections at the starter. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
and Connector Repairs
. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 7 |
| 7 | Replace the starter. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement (L26) or Starter Motor Replacement (LY7) . Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 8 | - |
| 8 | Operate the system for which the symptom occurred. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 2 |