Starter Solenoid Clicks, Engine Does Not Crank

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Step	Action	Yes	No
Schematic Reference: Starting and Charging Schematics (Except HP2) or Starting and Charging Schematics (HP2)
1	Did you perform the Engine Electrical Diagnostic System Check?	Go to Step 2	Diagnostic System Check - 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 Engine Will Not Crank - Crankshaft Will Not Rotate
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 (4.3L Engine) or Starter Motor Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L Engines) or Starter Motor Replacement (6.6L (LB7) Engine) or Starter Motor Replacement (6.6L (LLY) Engine) or Starter Motor Replacement (8.1L Engine) . 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 2