Circuit/System Verification
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Verify that battery is sufficiently charged and that the battery cables are clean and tight.
- If battery not sufficiently charged, refer to Battery Charging .
- If battery cables are not within specified range, refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .
- Turn the ignition switch to the start position. The starter solenoid should click.
- If starter solenoid does not click, refer to Starter Solenoid Does Not Click .
- Remove the drive belt.
- Turn the ignition switch to the START position.
- If the engine cranks, inspect the engine and belt drive system for mechanical binding, seized engine, or seized generator, etc.
- If the engine does not crank, refer to Engine Will Not Crank - Crankshaft Will Not Rotate for the 2.4L engine, Engine Will Not Crank - Crankshaft Will Not Rotate for the 3.5L engine, or Engine Will Not Crank - Crankshaft Will Not Rotate for the 3.6L engine.
- Using a DMM, measure between the positive battery cable and terminal B at the solenoid as the ignition switch is turned to the START position. Voltage should be less than 0.5 volt.
- If greater than the specified value, replace the positive battery cable.
- Using a DMM, measure the negative battery cable to the starter motor case as the ignition switch is turned to the START position. Voltage should be less than 0.5 volt.
- If greater than the specified value, replace the negative battery cable.
- If all circuits test normal, replace the starter motor.