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Test C: Starter Solenoid Clicks, Engine Does Not Crank

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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 switch to the START position. Did the starter solenoid click one time? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to TEST A: STARTER SOLENOID DOES NOT CLICK (EARLY PRODUCTION)  or TEST B: STARTER SOLENOID DOES NOT CLICK (LATE PRODUCTION)  .
  3. Inspect the engine and belt drive system for mechanical binding seized engine, seized generator. Does the engine move freely? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to TROUBLE SHOOTING-NO CODES.
  4. Test the battery positive cable between the battery and the engine harness wiring junction block (TOP) for an open or high resistance. Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step  10 . If no, go to next step.
  5. Test the battery positive cable between the engine harness wiring junction block (TOP) and the starter motor for an open or high resistance. Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step  10 . If no, go to next step.
  6. Test the ground of the starter motor between the battery and the starter motor for a high resistance. Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step  10 . If no, go to next step.
  7. Inspect for poor connections at the engine harness wiring junction block (TOP). See INTERMITTENTS OR POOR CONNECTIONS  . Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step  10 . If no, go to next step.
  8. Inspect for poor connections at the starter motor. See INTERMITTENTS OR POOR CONNECTIONS  . Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step  10 . If no, go to next step.
  9. Replace the starter motor. See STARTER  . Is the repair complete? If yes, go to next step.
  10. Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, the system is okay. If no, go to step  2 .
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