Starter Solenoid Does Not Click
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Starter Solenoid Does Not Click
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| Schematic Reference: Starting and Charging Schematics (Except HP2) or Starting and Charging Schematics (HP2) | |||
| 1 | Did you preform the Engine Electrical Diagnostic System Check? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Engine Electrical |
| 2 | Turn the ignition switch to the START position. Does the engine crank? |
Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems | Go to Step 3 |
| 3 | Turn the ignition switch to the START position. Does the starter motor relay click? |
Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 4 |
| 4 | Is the vehicle equipped with a manual transmission? | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 7 |
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Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 6 |
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Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 11 |
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Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 8 |
| 8 | Inspect for poor connections at the PCM connector, Underhood Fuse Block or ignition switch harness connector. 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 32 | Go to Step 9 |
| 9 | Test the supply voltage circuit of the crank voltage circuit and Crank fuse for an open or high resistance. 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 32 | Go to Step 30 |
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Go to Step 22 | Go to Step 11 |
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Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 13 |
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Go to Step 20 | Go to Step 17 |
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Go to Step 21 | Go to Step 18 |
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Go to Step 15 | Go to Step 26 |
| 15 | Connect a 30-amp fused jumper between the battery positive voltage circuit of the starter motor relay switch circuit and the supply voltage circuit of the starter solenoid. Does the engine crank? |
Go to Step 20 | Go to Step 16 |
| 16 | Does the fuse in the jumper open? | Go to Step 27 | Go to Step 19 |
| 17 | Test the control circuit of the starter motor relay for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 32 | Go to Step 28 |
| 18 | Test the supply voltage circuit of the starter motor relay coil circuit for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 32 | Go to Step 24 |
| 19 | Test the supply voltage circuit of the starter solenoid for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 32 | Go to Step 25 |
| 20 | Inspect for poor connections at the starter motor 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 32 | Go to Step 28 |
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Go to Step 32 | Go to Step 29 |
| 22 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the PCM. 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 32 | Go to Step 23 |
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IMPORTANT:
The replacement PCM must be programmed. Replace the PCM/engine control module (ECM). Refer to Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Replacement
in Engine Controls - 4.3L, Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Replacement
in Engine Controls - 4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L, Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Replacement
in Engine Controls - 8.1L, orEngine Control Module (ECM) Replacement
in Engine Controls - 6.6L.Is action complete? |
Go to Step 32 | - |
| 24 | Inspect for poor connections at the ignition switch harness connector. 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 32 | Go to Step 30 |
| 25 | Inspect for poor connections 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 32 | Go to Step 31 |
| 26 | Repair the open or high resistance in the battery positive voltage circuit of the Starter Motor relay switch circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 32 | - |
| 27 | Repair the short to ground in the supply voltage circuit of the starter solenoid. Refer to Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 32 | - |
| 28 | Replace the Starter Relay. Refer to Relay Replacement (Within an Electrical Center)
or Relay Replacement (Attached to Wire Harness)
in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 32 | - |
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Go to Step 32 | - |
| 30 | Replace the ignition switch. Refer to Ignition Switch Replacement
in Steering Wheel and Column. Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 32 | - |
| 31 | 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 32 | - |
| 32 | Operate the system for which the symptom occurred. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 2 |