Starter Solenoid Clicks, Engine Does Not Crank

Starter Solenoid Clicks, Engine Does Not Crank

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.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Starting and Charging Schematics Electrical Diagrams

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views Sunshade - Left (DH6)

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

1. Ignition OFF, measure and record the battery voltage at the C1 Battery terminals. The voltage should be between 12.0-15.0 V.

• If not within the specified range, refer to Battery Charging Procedures.

2. Remove the drive belts.

3. Using the appropriate tools, rotate the crankshaft by hand and verify the crankshaft rotates.

• If the crankshaft does not rotate, refer to Engine Will Not Crank - Crankshaft Will Not Rotate Engine Will Not Crank - Crankshaft Will Not Rotate.

4. Place the ignition to the CRANK position.

• If the engine cranks, inspect the engine and belt drive system for mechanical binding, power steering pump, or seized generator, etc.

5. Verify that a test lamp illuminates between the M64 Starter Motor B+ terminal 1 X1 and ground.

• 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 1 X1 at the M64 Starter Motor as the ignition is placed to the Crank position.

• 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 M64 Starter Motor case as the ignition is placed in the Crank position.

• If greater than the specified value, replace the negative battery cable.

8. If all circuits test normal, replace the M64 Starter Motor.

Repair Instructions

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

* Battery Positive and Negative Cable Replacement (LE9,LFW,LTD) Battery Positive and Negative Cable Replacement (LE9, LFW, LTD)

* Starter Replacement (LF1) Starter Replacement (LF1)Starter Replacement (LE9) Starter Replacement (LE9)

* Drive Belt Replacement Service and Repair for 2.2L or 2.4L engine.

* Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement Service and Repair for 2.2L or 2.4L engine.

* Drive Belt Replacement Service and Repair for 2.8L, 3.0L, 3.2L or 3.6L engine.

* Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement Service and Repair for 2.8L, 3.0L, 3.2L or 3.6L engine.