Starter Solenoid Does Not Click
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Starter Solenoid Does Not Click
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
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| Schematic Reference: Starting and Charging Schematics Connector End View Reference: Master Electrical Component List |
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| 1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle |
| 2 | Turn the ignition switch to the start position. Does the engine crank? |
Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections | Go to Step 3 |
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Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 4 |
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Go to Step 6 | Go to Range Selector Displays Incorrect Range
for the 4L60-E/4L65-E/4L70-E transmission or Range Selector Displays Incorrect Range for the 4L80-E/4L85-E transmission |
| 5 | Turn the ignition switch to the start position. Did the crank relay click? |
Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 6 |
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Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 15 |
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Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 12 |
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Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 17 |
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IMPORTANT:
Ensure the parking brake is applied and the transmission is in park. Connect a 30-amp fused jumper between the battery positive voltage circuit of the crank relay switch circuit and the supply voltage circuit of the starter solenoid.Does the engine crank? |
Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 10 |
| 10 | Does the fuse in the jumper open? | Go to Step 18 | Go to Step 11 |
| 11 | Test the supply voltage circuit of the starter solenoid for a high resistance or open. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 22 | Go to Step 14 |
| 12 | Test the ground circuit of the crank relay for an open or a high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 22 | - |
| 13 | Inspect for poor connections at the crank relay. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
and Connector Repairs
. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 22 | Go to Step 19 |
| 14 | Inspect for poor connections at the starter solenoid. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
and Connector Repairs
. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 22 | Go to Step 20 |
| 15 | Repair an open or high resistance in the control circuit of the crank relay coil. Refer to Wiring Repairs
. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 22 | Go to Step 16 |
| 16 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the ECM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
and Connector Repairs
. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 22 | Step 21 |
| 17 | Repair the open or high resistance in the battery positive voltage circuit of the crank relay switch. Refer to Wiring Repairs
. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 22 | - |
| 18 | Repair the short to ground in the supply voltage circuit of the starter solenoid. Refer to Wiring Repairs
. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 22 | - |
| 19 | Replace the crank relay. Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 22 | - |
| 20 | Replace the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 22 | - |
| 21 | Replace the ECM. Refer to Control Module References
for replacement, setup, and programming. Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 22 | - |
| 22 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 2 |