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Starter Solenoid Clicks, Engine Does Not Crank

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  1. Did you perform the Engine Electrical Diagnostic System Check? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK - ENGINE ELECTRICAL .
  2. Turn the ignition to the START position. Did the starter solenoid click? If yes, go to next step. If no, 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? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to BASIC TROUBLE SHOOTING article in GENERAL INFORMATION.
  4. Test the battery positive cable between the battery and the starter solenoid for high resistance. Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step  8. If no, go to next step.
  5. Test the ground circuit between the battery and the starter motor for a high resistance. Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step  8. If no, go to next step.
  6. Inspect for poor connections at the starter. See INTERMITTENTS  under SYMPTOMS - ENGINE ELECTRICAL. Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step  8. If no, go to next step.
  7. Replace the starter. See STARTER MOTOR REPLACEMENT (4.3L)  or STARTER MOTOR REPLACEMENT (4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L)  under REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS. After repairs are complete, go to next step.
  8. Operate the system for which the symptom occurred. Did you correct the condition? If yes, the system is okay. If no, go to step  2.
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