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Starter Solenoid Clicks, Engine Does Not Crank

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  1. Did you review the following description and operations and perform the necessary inspections? If yes, go to next step. If no, see SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS .
  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 1.8L 4-CYLINDER 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 AND 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.
  8. Operate the system for which the symptom occurred. Did you correct the condition? If no, go back to step  3.