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Starter Solenoid Does Not Click

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Starter Solenoid Does Not Click

Step Action Yes No
Schematic Reference: Starting and Charging Schematics 
Connector End View Reference: Master Electrical Component List in Wiring Systems
1 Did you perform the Engine Electrical Diagnostic System Check? Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Engine Electrical 
2
  1. Depress the clutch pedal or verify the transmission is in Park or Neutral.
  2. Turn the ignition to the START position.
Is the Security indicator flashing?		 Go to Diagnostic System Check - Theft Deterrent in Theft Deterrent Go to Step 3 
3
  1. Depress the clutch pedal or verify the transmission is in Park or Neutral.
  2. Turn the ignition to the START position.
Did the engine crank?		 Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems Go to Step 4 
4
  1. Depress the clutch pedal or verify the transmission is in Park or Neutral.
  2. Turn the ignition to the START position.
Does the starter solenoid click?		 Go to Starter Solenoid Clicks, Engine Does Not Crank  Go to Step 5 
5
  1. Depress the clutch pedal or verify the transmission is in Park or Neutral.
  2. Turn the ignition from the ON to Start position several times.
Does the CRANK relay click each time the ignition is placed in the Start position?		 Go to Step 8  Go to Step 6 
6
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the CRANK relay.
  3. Connect a test lamp between the crank voltage circuit of the CRANK relay coil and a good ground.
  4. Depress the clutch pedal or verify the transmission is in Park or Neutral.
  5. Turn the ignition to the Start position.
Does the test lamp illuminate?		 Go to Step 7  Go to Step 9 
7
  1. Connect a test lamp between the crank voltage circuit of the CRANK relay coil and the ground circuit of the CRANK relay coil.
  2. Depress the clutch pedal or verify the transmission is in Park or Neutral.
  3. Turn the ignition to the Start position.
Does the test lamp illuminate?		 Go to Step 27  Go to Step 30 
8 Does the vehicle have an automatic transmission? Go to Step 10  Go to Step 17 
9 Does the vehicle have a manual transmission? Go to Step 15  Go to Step 21 
10
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the CRANK relay.
  3. Connect a test lamp between the battery positive voltage circuit of the CRANK relay switch and a good ground.
Does the test lamp illuminate?		 Go to Step 11  Go to Step 31 
11
  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. Place the transmission in Park or Neutral.
  4. With a scan tool, observe the TR Sw. parameter in the PCM data list.
Does the scan tool display Park or Neutral?		 Go to Step 12  Go to Step 25 
12
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Apply the parking brake and verify the transmission is in Park or Neutral.
    3. IMPORTANT: The Engine may crank when the jumper wire is installed.
  3. Connect a 30-amp fused jumper between the battery positive voltage circuit of the CRANK relay switch circuit and the crank voltage circuit of the PNP switch.
Does the engine crank?		 Go to Step 27  Go to Step 13 
13
  1. Disconnect the PNP switch.
  2. Connect a test lamp between the crank voltage circuit of the PNP switch and ground.
Does the test lamp illuminate?		 Go to Step 14  Go to Step 32 
14 Connect a test lamp between the crank voltage circuits of the PNP switch.
Does the test lamp illuminate?		 Go to Step 25  Go to Step 23 
15
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Install the CRANK relay.
  3. Disconnect the clutch pedal position (CCP) switch.
  4. Connect a 3-amp fused jumper between the crank voltage circuits of the CPP switch.
  5. Depress the clutch pedal.
  6. Turn the ignition to the START position.
Does the engine crank?		 Go to Step 26  Go to Step 16 
16
  1. Remove the jumper.
  2. Connect a test lamp between the crank voltage circuit of the CPP switch and ground.
  3. Turn the ignition to the Start position.
Does the test lamp illuminate?		 Go to Step 29  Go to Step 20 
17
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the CRANK relay.
  3. Connect a test lamp between the battery positive voltage circuit of the CRANK relay switch and a good ground.
Does the test lamp illuminate?		 Go to Step 18  Go to Step 31 
18
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Apply the parking brake and verify the transmission is in Park or Neutral.
    3. IMPORTANT: The Engine may crank when the jumper wire is installed.
  3. Connect a 30-amp fused jumper between the battery positive voltage circuit of the CRANK relay switch circuit and the crank voltage circuit of the starter solenoid.
Does the engine crank?		 Go to Step 27  Go to Step 19 
19 Does the fuse in the jumper open? Go to Step 22  Go to Step 23 
20 Test the crank voltage circuit of the CCP switch for a high resistance or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 Go to Step 38  Go to Step 24 
21 Test the crank voltage circuit of the CRANK relay coil for a high resistance or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 Go to Step 38  Go to Step 24 
22 Test the crank voltage circuit of the starter solenoid for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 Go to Step 38  Go to Step 28 
23 Test the crank voltage circuit of the starter solenoid for a high resistance or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 Go to Step 38  Go to Step 28 
24 Inspect for poor connections at the ignition switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 Go to Step 38  Go to Step 33 
25 Inspect for poor connections at the PNP switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 Go to Step 38  Go to Step 34 
26 Inspect for poor connections at the CCP switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 Go to Step 38  Go to Step 35 
27 Inspect for poor connections at the CRANK relay. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 Go to Step 38  Go to Step 36 
28 Inspect for poor connections at the starter solenoid. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 Go to Step 38  Go to Step 37 
29 Repair the high resistance or open in the crank voltage circuit of the CRANK relay coil. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you complete the repair?		 Go to Step 38  -
30 Repair the high resistance or open in the ground circuit of the CRANK relay coil. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you complete the repair?		 Go to Step 38  -
31 Repair the high resistance or open in the battery positive voltage circuit of the CRANK relay switch. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you complete the repair?		 Go to Step 38  -
32 Repair the high resistance or open in the crank voltage circuit of the PNP switch. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you complete the repair?		 Go to Step 38  -
33 Replace the Ignition Switch. Refer to Ignition Switch Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
Did you complete the replacement?		 Go to Step 38  -
34 Replace the PNP switch. Refer to Park/Neutral Position (PNP) Switch Replacement in Automatic Transaxle -4T40-E/4T45-E.
Did you complete the replacement?		 Go to Step 38  -
35 Replace the CCP switch. Refer to Clutch Pedal Position Switch Replacement in Clutch.
Did you complete the replacement?		 Go to Step 38  -
36 Replace the CRANK relay.
Did you complete the replacement?		 Go to Step 38  -
37 Replace the Starter Motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement .
Did you complete the replacement?		 Go to Step 38  -
38 Operate the system for which the symptom occurred.
Is the symptom still present?		 Go to Step 2  System OK
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