Starter Solenoid Clicks, Engine Does Not Crank
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Suzuki Swift +, 2008 Pontiac Wave, and 2008 Chevrolet Aveo. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Did you review the 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. 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 |
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| 4 | Test the battery positive cable between the battery and the starter solenoid for high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing
or Wiring Repairs
. 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
or Wiring Repairs
. 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
or Connector Repairs
. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 7 |
| 7 | Replace the starter. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement (1.2L SOHC) or Starter Motor Replacement (1.4L/1.5L SOHC and 1.4L/1.6L DOHC) . 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 3 |