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

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A1 CHECK THE VOLTAGE TO THE STARTER RELAY
- Measure the voltage between the starter relay pin 30 and ground.
  
  Fig 1: Measuring Voltage Between Relay Pin 30 And Ground
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
- Yes : GO to A2.
- No : REPAIR the circuit for an open. TEST the system for normal operation.
A2 CHECK THE VOLTAGE TO THE STARTER MOTOR SOLENOID
- Measure the voltage between the starter motor solenoid positive terminal and ground.
  
  Fig 2: Measuring Voltage Between Starter Motor Solenoid Positive Terminal And Ground
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- Is the voltage 10 volts or greater?
- Yes : GO to A3.
- No : REPAIR circuit 2037 (RD) for an open. TEST the system for normal operation.
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: Connecting Fused Jumper Wire To Positive Terminal Of Battery And Other To Starter Solenoid S-Terminal
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- Does the starter solenoid engage?
- Yes : GO to A4.
- No : INSTALL a new starter motor. TEST the system for normal operation.
A4 TEST THE STARTER MOTOR RELAY
- Carry out the relay component test on the starter motor relay. Refer to the COMPONENT TEST .
- Does the starter motor relay test good?
- Yes : REPAIR circuit 113 (YE/LB) for an open. TEST the system for normal operation.
- No : INSTALL a new starter motor relay. TEST the system for normal operation.