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Starter Solenoid Does Not Click

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Starter Solenoid Does Not Click

Step Action Yes No
Schematic Reference: Starting and Charging Schematics 
Connector End View Reference: Engine Electrical Connector End Views 
1 Did you review 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.
Does the starter solenoid click?		 Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems Go to Step 3 
3 Is the security indicator flashing? Go to Diagnostic Starting Point - Theft Deterrent in Theft Deterrent Go to Step 4 
4
  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. With a scan tool, observe the Starter Switch parameter in the Engine Data list.
  3. Turn the ignition switch to the START position.
Does the scan tool display Cranking?		 Go to Step 5  Go to Step 17 
5 Does the vehicle have Theft Deterrent? Go to Step 6  Go to Step 8 
6 Turn the ignition to the START position.
Does the Starter Cut Relay click?		 Go to Step 7  Go to Step 9 
7 Turn the ignition to the START position.
Does the ST Relay click?		 Go to Step 15  Go to Step 11 
8 Turn the ignition to the START position.
Does the ST Relay click?		 Go to Step 15  Go to Step 12 
9
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the Starter Cut Relay.
  3. Connect a test lamp between the crank voltage circuit of the Starter Cut Relay coil and ground.
  4. Turn the ignition to the START position.
Does the test lamp illuminate?		 Go to Step 10  Go to Step 32 
10
  1. Connect a test lamp between the crank voltage circuit of the Starter Cut Relay coil and the control circuit of the Starter Cut Relay coil.
  2. Turn the ignition to the START position.
Does the test lamp illuminate?		 Go to Step 25  Go to Step 22 
11
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the ST Relay.
  3. Connect a test lamp between the crank voltage circuit of the ST Relay coil and ground.
  4. Turn the ignition to the START position.
Does the test lamp illuminate?		 Go to Step 13  Go to Step 14 
12
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the ST Relay.
  3. Connect a test lamp between the crank voltage circuit of the ST Relay coil and a good ground.
  4. Turn the ignition to the START position.
Does the test lamp illuminate?		 Go to Step 13  Go to Step 33 
13
  1. Connect a test lamp between the crank voltage circuit of the ST Relay coil and the ground circuit of the ST Relay coil.
  2. Turn the ignition to the START position.
Does the test lamp illuminate?		 Go to Step 26  Go to Step 34 
14
  1. Leaving the test lamp in place.
  2. Turn OFF the ignition.
  3. Disconnect the Starter Cut Relay.
  4. Connect a 3 Amp fused jumper between the ignition voltage circuits of the Starter Cut Relay switch.
  5. Turn the ignition to the START position.
Does the test lamp illuminate?		 Go to Step 25  Go to Step 35 
15
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the ST Relay.
  3. Connect a test lamp between the battery positive voltage circuit of the ST Relay switch and a good ground.
Does the test lamp illuminate?		 Go to Step 16  Go to Step 36 
16
IMPORTANT: The engine may crank during this procedure.
Connect a 30 Amp fused jumper between the battery positive voltage circuit of the ST Relay switch and the starter solenoid crank voltage circuit.Does the engine crank?		 Go to Step 26  Go to Step 23 
17 Does the vehicle have an automatic transmission? Go to Step 18  Go to Step 20 
18
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the Park/Neutral Position (PNP) switch.
  3. Connect a 10 Amp fused jumper between the crank voltage circuit and the starter solenoid crank voltage circuit of the PNP switch.
  4. Turn the ignition to the START position.
Does the engine crank?		 Go to Step 27  Go to Step 19 
19
  1. Connect a test lamp between the crank voltage circuit of the PNP switch and ground.
  2. Turn the ignition to the START position.
Does the test lamp illuminate?		 Go to Step 37  Go to Step 24 
20
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the Clutch Pedal Position (CPP) switch.
  3. Connect a 10 Amp fused jumper between the crank voltage circuit and the starter solenoid crank voltage circuit of the CPP switch.
  4. Turn the ignition to the START position.
Does the engine crank?		 Go to Step 28  Go to Step 21 
21
  1. Connect a test lamp between the crank voltage circuit of the CPP switch and a good ground.
  2. Turn the ignition to the START position.
Does the test lamp illuminate?		 Go to Step 38  Go to Step 24 
22 Test the control circuit of the Starter Cut Relay coil for a high resistance or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 Go to Step 46  Go to Step 31 
23 Test the starter solenoid crank voltage circuit for a high resistance or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 Go to Step 46  Go to Step 30 
24 Test the crank voltage circuit of the PNP or CPP switch a high resistance or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 Go to Step 46  Go to Step 29 
25 Inspect for a poor connection at the Starter Cut 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 46  Go to Step 39 
26 Inspect for a poor connection at the ST 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 46  Go to Step 40 
27 Inspect for a 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 46  Go to Step 41 
28 Inspect for a poor connection at the CPP 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 46  Go to Step 42 
29 Inspect for a poor connection 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 46  Go to Step 43 
30 Inspect for a poor connection 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 46  Go to Step 44 
31 Inspect for a poor connection at the Theft Deterrent Module. 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 46  Go to Step 45 
32 Repair the high resistance or open in the crank voltage circuit of the Start Cut Relay between the Start Cut Relay and S111 for manual transmissions or SP108 for automatic transmissions. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you complete the repair?		 Go to Step 46  -
33 Repair the high resistance or open in the crank voltage circuit of the ST relay between the ST relay and S111 for manual transmissions or SP108 for automatic transmissions. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you complete the repair?		 Go to Step 46  -
34 Repair the high resistance or open in the ground circuit of the ST Relay coil. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you complete the repair?		 Go to Step 46  -
35 Repair the high resistance or open in the crank voltage circuit of the ST Relay coil between the ST Relay and Starter Cut Relay. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you complete the repair?		 Go to Step 46  -
36 Repair the high resistance or open in the battery positive voltage circuit of the ST Relay switch. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you complete the repair?		 Go to Step 46  -
37 Repair the high resistance or open in the starter solenoid crank voltage circuit between the PNP switch and S111. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you complete the repair?		 Go to Step 46  -
38 Repair the high resistance or open in the starter solenoid crank voltage circuit between the CPP switch and SP108. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you complete the repair?		 Go to Step 46  -
39 Replace the Starter Cut Relay.
Did you complete the replacement?		 Go to Step 46  -
40 Replace the ST Relay. Refer to Starter Motor Relay Replacement .
Did you complete the replacement?		 Go to Step 46  -
41 Replace the PNP switch. Refer to Park/Neutral Position Switch in Automatic Transmission - MU4 or Park/Neutral Position Switch in Automatic Transmission - MU5.
Did you complete the replacement?		 Go to Step 46  -
42 Replace the CPP switch. Refer to Clutch Pedal Engine Start Switch Replacement in Clutch.
Did you complete the replacement?		 Go to Step 46  -
43 Replace the ignition switch. Refer to Ignition Switch Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
Did you complete the replacement?		 Go to Step 46  -
44 Replace the starter. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement .
Did you complete the replacement?		 Go to Step 46  -
45 Replace the Theft Deterrent Module. Refer to Theft Deterrent Control Module Replacement .
Did you complete the replacement?		 Go to Step 46  -
46 Operate the system for which the symptom occurred.
Did you correct the condition?		 System OK Go to Step 4 
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