Starter Solenoid Clicks, Engine Does Not Crank
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Starter Solenoid Clicks, Engine Does Not Crank
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
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| Schematic Reference: Starting and Charging Schematics Connector End View Reference: Engine Electrical Connector End Views |
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| 1 | Did you review the following description and operations and perform the necessary inspections? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Symptoms - Engine Electrical |
| 2 | Turn the ignition to the START position. Did the starter solenoid click? |
Go to Step 3 | Go to 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? |
Go to Step 4 | Go to Symptoms - Engine Mechanical |
| 4 | Test the battery positive cable between the battery and the starter solenoid for high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 5 |
| 5 | Test the ground circuit between the battery and the starter motor for a high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 6 |
| 6 | Inspect for poor connections at the starter. 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 8 | Go to Step 7 |
| 7 | Replace the Starter. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 8 | - |
| 8 | Operate the system for which the symptom occurred. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 3 |