Pinpoint Test A: The Engine Does Not Crank And The Relay Does Click (All Vehicles)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lincoln Mark LT and 2007 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

A1 CHECK THE BATTERY
- Check the battery condition and charge. Refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.
- Is the battery OK?
1. YES : Go to A2.
2. NO : CHARGE or INSTALL a new battery as required. 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 circuit 2037 (RD) and ground.
  
  Fig 1: Checking Voltage To Starter Motor Solenoid
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- Is the voltage 10 volts or greater?
1. YES : Go to A3.
2. 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 circuit 113 (YE/LB).
  
  Fig 2: Manually Jump Starter Motor
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- Does the starter solenoid engage and starter motor crank?
1. YES : Go to A4.
2. NO : INSTALL a new starter motor. REFER to Starter Motor - 4.2L or Starter Motor - 4.6L, 5.4L in this article. 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 COMPONENT TESTING.
- 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.