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Pinpoint Test A: The Engine Does Not Crank/The Relay Does Click

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  1. A1 CHECK THE VOLTAGE TO THE STARTER RELAY 
    • Measure the voltage between starter relay pin 30, circuit 2037 (RD) and ground.
      • Fig 1: Checking Battery Supply To Starter Relay
      GF0005966Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the voltage greater than 12.5 volts? 
    1. YES  : Go to  A2.
    2. NO  : REPAIR circuit 2037 (RD) for an open. TEST the system for normal operation.
  2. A2 CHECK THE VOLTAGE TO THE STARTER MOTOR SOLENOID 
    • Measure the voltage between starter motor solenoid positive terminal and ground.
      • Fig 2: Checking Voltage To Starter Motor Solenoid
      GF0002862Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the voltage 12.5 volts or greater? 
    1. YES  : Go to  A3.
    2. NO  : REPAIR circuit 2037 (RD) for an open. TEST the system for normal operation.
  3. A3 MANUALLY JUMP THE STARTER MOTOR 
    • Connect one end of a fused (15A) jumper wire to the positive terminal of the battery and touch the other end to the starter solenoid S-terminal.
      • Fig 3: Manually Jump Starter Motor
      GF0002863Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Does the starter solenoid engage? 
    1. YES  : Go to  A4.
    2. NO  : INSTALL a new starter. TEST the system for normal operation.
  4. A4 TEST THE STARTER MOTOR RELAY 
    • Carry out the relay component test on the starter motor relay. Refer to the relay component test in this article.
    • Does the starter motor relay test good? 
    1. YES  : REPAIR circuit 113 (YE/LB) for an open. TEST the system for normal operation.
    2. NO  : INSTALL a new starter motor relay. TEST the system for normal operation.
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