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Test A: Starter Solenoid Does Not Click (Early Production)

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  1. Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check for Engine Electrical? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK - ENGINE ELECTRICAL  .
  2. Turn the ignition to the START position. Does the engine crank? If yes, go to INTERMITTENTS OR POOR CONNECTIONS  . If no, go to next step.
  3. Install a scan tool. With a scan tool, observe the Crank Request Signal parameter in the powertrain control module (PCM) data list. Turn the ignition switch to the START position. Does the scan tool display Yes? If so, go to next step. If not, go to step  15 .
  4. 4 With a scan tool, observe the Crank parameter in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) data list. Turn the ignition switch to the START position. Does the scan tool display Yes? If so, go to next step. If not, go to step  17 .
  5. With a scan tool, observe the Crank parameter in the body control module (BCM) data list. Turn the ignition switch to the START position. Does the scan tool display Yes? If so, go to next step. If not, go to step  18 .
  6. With a scan tool, observe the Starter Relay Command parameter in the PCM data list. Turn the ignition switch to the START position. Does the scan tool display Enabled? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK in ANTI-THEFT.
  7. Turn the ignition to the START position. Does the starter relay click? If yes, go to step  12 . If no, go to next step.
  8. Turn OFF the ignition. Disconnect the starter relay. Turn ON the ignition, with the Engine OFF. Connect a test lamp between the ignition No. 1 voltage circuit of the starter relay coil and a good ground. Does the test lamp illuminate? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to step  19 .
  9. Connect a test lamp between the ignition No. 1 voltage circuit of the starter relay coil and the park/neutral signal circuit of the starter relay coil. Turn the ignition to the START position. Does the test lamp illuminate? If yes, go to step  26 . If no, go to next step.
  10. Turn OFF the ignition. Disconnect the park neutral position (PNP) switch. Connect a 5 amp fused jumper between the park/neutral signal circuit of the PNP switch and the starter relay coil control circuit of the PNP switch. Turn the ignition to the START position. Does the test lamp illuminate? If yes, go to step  25 . If no, go to next step.
  11. Turn OFF the ignition. Connect a 5 amp fused jumper between the park/neutral signal circuit of the PNP switch and a good ground. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. Does the test lamp illuminate? If yes, go to step  20 . If no, go to step  30 .
  12. Turn OFF the ignition. Disconnect the starter relay. Connect a test lamp between the battery positive voltage circuit of the starter relay switch circuit and a good ground. Does the test lamp illuminate? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to step  31 .
    NOTE: The engine may crank when the fused jumper is put into place.
  13. Connect a 30 amp fused jumper between the battery positive voltage circuit of the starter relay switch circuit and the supply voltage circuit of the starter solenoid. Does the engine crank? If yes, go to step  26 . If no, go to next step.
  14. Does the fuse in the jumper open? If yes, go to step  21 . If no, go to step  22 .
  15. Disconnect the harness connection of the PCM. Connect a test lamp between the crank voltage circuit of the PCM and a good ground. Turn the ignition to the START position. Does the test lamp illuminate? If yes, go to step  27 . If no, go to next step.
  16. Test the crank request signal circuit of the PCM for an open or high resistance. Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step  39 . If no, go to step  28 .
  17. Test the crank signal circuit of the IPC for an open or high resistance. Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step  39 . If no, go to step  23 .
  18. Test the crank signal circuit of the BCM for an open or high resistance. Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step  39 . If no, go to step  24 .
  19. Test the ignition No. 1 voltage circuit of the starter relay coil for an open or high resistance. Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step  39 . If no, go to step  28 .
  20. Test the starter relay control circuit for an open, high resistance or short to battery voltage. Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step  39 . If no, go to step  27 .
  21. Test the supply voltage circuit of the starter solenoid for a short to ground. Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step  39 . If no, go to step  29 .
  22. Test the supply voltage circuit of the starter solenoid for an open or high resistance. Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step  39 . If no, go to step  29 .
  23. Inspect for poor connection at the IPC harness connector. See INTERMITTENTS OR POOR CONNECTIONS  . Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step  39 . If no, go to step  35 .
  24. Inspect for poor connection at the BCM harness connector. See INTERMITTENTS OR POOR CONNECTIONS  . Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step  39 . If no, go to step  36 .
  25. Inspect the PNP switch for proper operation. See PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH . Inspect for poor connection at the PNP switch harness connector. See INTERMITTENTS OR POOR CONNECTIONS  . Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step  39 . If no, go to step  32 .
  26. Inspect for poor connections at the starter relay. See INTERMITTENTS OR POOR CONNECTIONS  . Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step  39 . If no, go to step  33 .
  27. Inspect for poor connection at the PCM harness connector. See INTERMITTENTS OR POOR CONNECTIONS  . Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step  39 . If no, go to step  34 .
  28. Inspect for poor connections at the ignition switch harness connector. See INTERMITTENTS OR POOR CONNECTIONS  . Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step  39 . If no, go to step  37 .
  29. Inspect for poor connections at the starter solenoid. See INTERMITTENTS OR POOR CONNECTIONS  . Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step  39 . If no, go to step  38 .
  30. Repair the open, high resistance, or short to batter voltage in the park/neutral signal circuit. Did you complete the repair? If yes, go to step  39 .
  31. Repair the open or high resistance in the battery positive voltage circuit of the starter relay switch. Did you complete the repair? If yes, go to step  39 .
  32. Replace the PNP switch. See PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH . Did you complete the replacement? If yes, go to step  39 .
  33. Replace the starter relay. Did you complete the replacement? If yes, go to step  39 .
  34. Perform the set up procedures for the PCM. See POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE . Replace the PCM. See POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE . Did you complete the replacement? If yes, go to step  39 .
  35. Replace the IPC. See INSTRUMENT PANELS. Did you complete the replacement? If yes, go to step  39 .
  36. Perform the set up procedures for the BCM. See BODY CONTROL MODULES. See BODY CONTROL MODULES. Did you complete the replacement? If yes, go to step  39 .
  37. Replace the ignition switch. See STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES. Did you complete the replacement? If yes, go to step  39 .
  38. Replace the starter motor. See STARTER  . Did you complete the replacement? If yes, go to next step.
  39. Operate the system for which the symptom occurred. Did you correct the condition? If yes, the system is okay. If no, go to step  2 .
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