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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 Charging .
  2. Remove the drive belts. Refer to the link list below.
    3. • Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement or Drive Belt Replacement for the 1.4L(LUJ).
    • Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement or Drive Belt Replacement for the 1.6L (LDE, LLU, and LXV) engine or 1.8L (2H0,LUW).
    • Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement or Alternator, Air Conditioning Compressor, and Power Steering Pump Belt Replacement for the 1.6L (LXT).
    • Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement or Drive Belt Replacement for the 1.7L (LUD).
    • Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement or Drive Belt Replacement for the 2.0L (LNP, LLW).
  3. Turn the S39 Ignition Switch to the CRANK position.
    4. ⇒If the engine cranks, inspect the engine and belt drive system for mechanical binding, seized engine, or seized generator, etc.
    ⇒If the engine does not crank, refer to the link list below.Engine Will Not Crank - Crankshaft Will Not Rotate for 1.6L (LDE, LLU, and LXV) engine or 1.8L (2H0, LUW) engine, or Engine Will Not Crank - Crankshaft Will Not Rotate for 1.6L (LXT) engine.
    • Engine Will Not Crank - Crankshaft Will Not Rotate for the 1.4L (LUJ).
    • Engine Will Not Crank - Crankshaft Will Not Rotate for the 1.6L (LDE, LLU, and LXV) engine or 1.8L (2H0, LUW).
    • Engine Will Not Crank - Crankshaft Will Not Rotate for the 1.6L (LXT).
    • Engine Will Not Crank - Crankshaft Will Not Rotate for the 1.7L (LUD).
    • Engine Will Not Crank - Crankshaft Will Not Rotate for the 2.0L (LNP, LLW).
  4. Test for less than 0.5 V between the positive battery cable and terminal A X2 at the M64 Starter Motor as the ignition switch is set to the START position.
    5. ⇒If greater than the specified value, replace the positive battery cable.
  5. Test for less than 0.5 V between the negative battery cable and the starter motor case as the ignition switch is placed to the START position.
    6. ⇒If greater than the specified value, replace the negative battery cable.
  6. If all circuits test normal, replace the M64 Starter Motor.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Battery Positive Cable Replacement
    •  Battery Negative Cable Replacement
    •  Starter Replacement
   


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