Starter Solenoid Does Not Click
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Starter Solenoid Does Not Click
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| Schematic Reference: Starting and Charging Schematics Connector End View Reference: Master Electrical Component List in Wiring Systems |
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| 1 | Did you perform the Engine Electrical Diagnostic System Check? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Engine Electrical |
| 2 | Turn the ignition switch to the START position. Does the engine crank? |
Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems | Go to Step 3 |
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IMPORTANT:
A flashing or illuminated security lamp indicates a theft deterrent malfunction. A theft deterrent malfunction may disable starter operation. Is the security lamp flashing? |
Go to Diagnostic System Check - Theft Deterrent in Theft Deterrent | Go to Step 4 |
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Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 14 |
| 5 | Turn the ignition switch to the START position. Does the Starter relay click? |
Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 9 |
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Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 25 |
| 7 | 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? |
Go to Step 19 | Go to Step 8 |
| 8 | Does the fuse in the jumper open? | Go to Step 15 | Go to Step 16 |
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Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 12 |
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Go to Step 26 | Go to Step 11 |
| 11 | Turn the ignition to the START position. Does the test lamp illuminate? |
Go to Step 19 | Go to Step 17 |
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Go to Step 20 | Go to Step 13 |
| 13 | Connect a test lamp between the ignition 1 voltage circuit of the PNP switch and a good ground. Does the test lamp illuminate? |
Go to Step 27 | Go to Step 28 |
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Go to Step 22 | Go to Step 18 |
| 15 | Test the supply 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 34 | Go to Step 23 |
| 16 | Test the supply voltage circuit of the starter solenoid for a high resistance or open. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 34 | Go to Step 23 |
| 17 | Test the control circuit of the Starter relay for a high resistance or open. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 34 | Go to Step 22 |
| 18 | Test the crank request circuit of the PCM for a high resistance or open. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 34 | Go to Step 24 |
| 19 | Inspect for poor connections at the Starter 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 34 | Go to Step 29 |
| 20 | Inspect the PNP switch for proper operation. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 34 | Go to Step 21 |
| 21 | Inspect for poor connection 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 34 | Go to Step 30 |
| 22 | Inspect for poor connections at the PCM. 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 34 | Go to Step 31 |
| 23 | 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 34 | Go to Step 32 |
| 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 34 | Go to Step 33 |
| 25 | Repair the high resistance or open in the battery positive voltage circuit of the Starter relay switch. Refer to Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 34 | - |
| 26 | Repair the short to ground in the control circuit of the Starter relay. Refer to Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 34 | - |
| 27 | Repair the high resistance or open in the park/neutral signal circuit of the PNP switch. Refer to Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 34 | - |
| 28 | Repair the high resistance or open in the ignition 1 circuit of the PNP switch. Refer to Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 34 | - |
| 29 | Replace the Starter relay. Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 34 | - |
| 30 | Replace the neutral safety switch. Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 34 | - |
| 31 |
IMPORTANT:
Perform the set up procedures for the PCM. Replace the PCM. Refer to Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Replacement
in Engine Controls - 3.4L.Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 34 | - |
| 32 | Replace the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement (LA1) or Starter Motor Replacement (LY7) . Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 34 | - |
| 33 | Replace the ignition switch. Refer to Ignition Switch Replacement
in Steering Wheel and Column. Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 34 | - |
| 34 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 2 |