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Starter Solenoid Does Not Click




Starter Solenoid Does Not Click

Diagnostic Instructions

* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.

* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.

* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

Diagnostic Fault Information






Circuit/System Description

When the ignition mode switch is placed in the START position, a discrete signal is supplied to the body control module (BCM) notifying it that the ignition is in the START position. The BCM then sends a serial data message to the engine control module (ECM) that crank has been requested. The ECM then verifies that the clutch is fully depressed or the automatic transmission is in Park/Neutral. If it is, the ECM then supplies 12 V to the control circuit of the starter relay. When this occurs, battery voltage is supplied through the switch of the starter relay to the starter solenoid.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

* Starting and Charging Schematics Electrical Diagrams

* Automatic Transmission Controls Schematics Electrical Diagrams

* Manual Transmission Schematics Tremec 6-Speed - Manual Transmission

Connector End View Reference

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Description and Operation

Starting System Description and Operation Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

* Circuit Testing Circuit Testing

* Connector Repairs Connector Repairs

* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

* Wiring Repairs Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

Automatic Transmission

1. Ignition ON, verify that no ignition, starter relay, brake pedal position sensor, theft deterrent, or automatic transmission DTCs are set that would cause the ECM to disable engine starting.

• If DTCs are set, refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle.

2. Ignition ON, observe the scan tool BCM 5 V Ignition Switch parameter. Place the ignition switch in the crank position, the parameter should display Crank Request.

• If not the specified value, refer to Power Mode Mismatch Power Mode Mismatch.

3. Transmission in park , verify the scan tool TCM Internal Mode Switch parameter displays Park.

• If the TCM Internal Mode Switch parameter does not indicate Park. Refer to Transmission Internal Mode Switch Logic Transmission Internal Mode Switch Logic.

4. Transmission range selector in park or neutral attempt to start the vehicle. The crank relay should click and the engine should begin cranking.

• If the starter relay does not click or the engine does not crank, refer to Circuit/System Testing.

Manual Transmission

1. Ignition ON, verify that no ignition, starter relay, clutch pedal position sensor, brake pedal position sensor, or theft deterrent DTCs are set that would cause the ECM to disable engine starting.

• If DTCs are set, refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle.

2. Ignition ON, observe the scan tool BCM 5 V ignition switch. Place the ignition switch in the crank position, the parameter should display Crank Request.

• If not the specified value, refer to Power Mode Description and Operation Power Mode.

3. Ignition ON, observe the scan tool ECM clutch pedal starter inhibit switch, verify the scan tool parameter displays Off/On while depressing and releasing the clutch pedal.

• If the clutch pedal starter inhibit parameter does not change. Refer to Clutch Pedal Position Sensor Learn Tremec 6-Speed - Manual Transmission for MG9 transmission and Clutch Pedal Position Sensor Learn Aisin AY6 - Manual Transmission for MV7 transmission.

4. Clutch pedal fully depressed, attempt to start the vehicle. The crank relay should click and the engine should begin cranking.

• If the starter relay does not click or the engine does not crank, refer to Circuit/System Testing.

Circuit/System Testing

1. Ignition ON, with a scan tool verify the ECM Ignition 1 Signal parameter is greater than 10 V.

• If less than the specified range, test the ECM ignition circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 ECM.

2. Ignition OFF, disconnect the starter relay.

3. Ignition OFF and scan tool disconnected, open and close the driver door, and wait 1 minute. Test for less than 5.0 ohms between the relay ground circuit terminal 86 and ground.

• If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.

4. Ignition ON, verify a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal 30 and ground.

• If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal and the B+ circuit fuse is open, test the control circuit terminal 87 for a short to ground.

5. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp does not illuminate between the control circuit terminal 87 and ground.

• If the test lamp illuminates, test the control circuit for a short to voltage.

6. Ensure the parking brake is applied and the transmission is in NEUTRAL on manual transmission or PARK on automatic transmissions. Momentarily install a 30 A fused jumper wire between the B+ circuit terminal 30 and the control circuit terminal 87. Verify the starter is activated.

• If the starter does not activate, test the control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the starter.

7. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal 85 and the ground circuit terminal 86.

8. With the transmission range selector in park/neutral, or the clutch pedal fully applied, place the ignition switch between the OFF and CRANK position. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.

• If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 ECM.

• If the test lamp is always OFF, test the control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 ECM.

9. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the starter relay.

Component Testing

Relay Test

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the KR27 starter relay.

2. Test for 60-180 ohms between terminals 85 and 86.

• If not within the specified range, replace the relay.

3. Test for infinite resistance between the following terminals:

* 30 and 86

* 30 and 87

* 30 and 85

* 85 and 87

• If not the specified value, replace the relay.

4. Install a 20 A fused jumper wire between relay terminal 85 and 12 V. Install a jumper wire between relay terminal 86 and ground. Test for less than 2 ohms between terminals 30 and 87.

• If greater than specified range, replace the relay.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification Verification Tests after completing the diagnostic procedure.

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* Control Module References Control Module References for ECM replacement, programming and setup

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