Starter Solenoid Clicks, Engine Does Not Crank

Starter Solenoid Clicks, Engine Does Not Crank

Diagnostic Instructions

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

Circuit/System Verification

1. Verify that battery is sufficiently charged and that the battery cables are clean and tight.

^ If battery not sufficiently charged, refer to Battery Charging.

^ If battery cables are not within specified range, refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications.

2. Turn the ignition switch to the start position. The starter solenoid should click.

^ If starter solenoid does not click, refer to Starter Solenoid Does Not Click. Starter Solenoid Does Not Click

3. Remove the drive belt, refer to Drive Belt Replacement for the 4.3 L engine, Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory for the V8 gas engines, or Drive Belt Replacement for the 6.6 L engine.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the START position.

^ 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 Engine Will Not Crank - Crankshaft Will Not Rotate for the 4.3 L engine, Engine Will Not Crank - Crankshaft Will Not Rotate for V8 gas engines, or Engine Will Not Crank - Crankshaft Will Not Rotate for the 6.6 L engine. Engine Will Not Crank - Crankshaft Will Not Rotate

5. Using a DMM, measure between the positive battery cable and terminal B at the solenoid as the ignition switch is turned to the START position. Voltage should be less than 0.5 volts.

^ If greater than the specified value, replace the positive battery cable.

6. Using a DMM, measure the negative battery cable to the starter motor case as the ignition switch is turned to the START position. Voltage should be less than 0.5 volts.

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

7. If all circuits test normal, replace the starter motor.

Repair Instructions

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

* Battery Positive Cable Replacement (4.3L) Battery Positive Cable Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L and 6.0L) Battery Positive Cable Replacement (6.6L - Primary) Battery Positive Cable Replacement (6.6L - Auxiliary)
* Battery Negative Cable Replacement (4.3L) Battery Negative Cable Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L and 6.0L) Battery Negative Cable Replacement (6.6L - Primary) Battery Negative Cable Replacement (6.6L - Auxiliary)
* Starter Motor Replacement (4.3L) Starter Motor Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L) Starter Motor Replacement (6.6L).