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Starter Solenoid Clicks, Engine Does Not Crank

Diagnostic Instructions
    • Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
    • Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
    • Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Starting and Charging Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Starting System Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification
  1. Ignition OFF, measure and record the battery voltage at the battery terminals. The voltage should be between 12.0-15.0 V.
    2. ⇒If not within the specified range, refer to Battery Inspection/Test .
  2. Remove the drive belts. Refer to the following listed below:
    3. •  Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement : LE5, LE9 or LAF for the 2.2L or 2.4L engine
    •  Drive Belt Replacement : LE5 or LE9 for the 2.2L or 2.4L engine
    • Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement for the 3.0L or 3.6L engine
    • Drive Belt Replacement for the 3.0L or 3.6L engine
  3. Using the appropriate tools, rotate the crankshaft by hand and verify the crankshaft rotates.
    4. ⇒If the crankshaft does not rotate, refer to the following listed below:
    •  Engine Will Not Crank - Crankshaft Will Not Rotate : LE5 or LE9 for the 2.2L or 2.4L engine
    • Engine Will Not Crank - Crankshaft Will Not Rotate for the 3.0L or 3.6L engine
  4. Ignition Start, verify the engine does not crank.
    5. ⇒If the engine cranks, inspect the engine and belt drive system for mechanical binding, seized engine, or seized alternator.
  5. Verify that a test lamp illuminates between the starter motor B+ terminal and ground.
    6. ⇒If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.
  6. Test for less than 0.5 V between the positive battery cable and terminal at the starter motor as ignition is switched to start position.
    7. ⇒If greater than the specified value, replace the positive battery cable.
  7. Test for less than 0.5 V between the negative battery cable and the starter motor case as ignition is switched to start position.
    8. ⇒If greater than the specified value, replace the negative battery cable.
  8. If all circuits test normal, replace the starter motor.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Battery Positive and Negative Cable Replacement : LNQ → LF1 → LE5
    •  Starter Replacement : LNQ → LF1 → LE5
   


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