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Starter Solenoid Clicks, Engine Does Not Crank

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  1. Did you perform the Engine Electrical Diagnostic System Check? If yes, go to next step. If no, see DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK - ENGINE ELECTRICAL .
  2. Turn the ignition to the START position. Did the starter solenoid click? If yes, go to next step. If no, see STARTER SOLENOID DOES NOT CLICK .
  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, see 3.4L V6 article in ENGINE MECHANICAL in ENGINE.
  4. Test the battery positive cable between the battery and the starter solenoid for high resistance. Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step  8. If no, go to next step.
  5. Test the ground circuit between the battery and the starter motor for a high resistance. Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step  8. If no, go to next step.
  6. Inspect for poor connections at the starter. See TESTING FOR INTERMITTENT & POOR CONNECTIONS . Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step  8. If no, go to next step.
  7. Replace the Starter. See STARTER  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Go to next step.
  8. Operate the system for which the symptom occurred. Did you correct the condition? If no, go back to step  2.
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