Starter Solenoid Clicks, Engine Does Not Crank
Starter Solenoid Clicks, Engine Does Not Crank
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Did you review the following description and operations and perform the necessary inspections? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Symptoms - Engine Electrical |
| 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 |
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| 4 | Test the battery positive cable between the battery and the starter solenoid for high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing
or Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. 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
or Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. 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
or Connector Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 7 |
| 7 | Replace the starter. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement (1.4L/1.5L SOHC and 1.4L/1.6L DOHC) or Starter Motor Replacement (1.2L SOHC) . 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 3 |