Starter Solenoid Clicks, Engine Does Not Crank
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Starter Solenoid Clicks, Engine Does Not Crank
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schematic Reference: Starting and Charging Schematics | |||
| 1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? | Go to Step 2 | Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle |
| 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 | Go to Symptoms - Engine Mechanical |
| 4 | Test the battery positive cable between the battery and the starter solenoid for high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing
and 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
and 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
and 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 . 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 2 |