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Starter Solenoid Does Not Click




Starter Solenoid Does Not Click

Diagnostic Instructions

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

Diagnostic Fault Information





Circuit/System Description

When the ignition 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 message to the engine control module (ECM) that crank has been requested. The ECM then verifies that the transmission is in Park or Neutral. If it is, the ECM then supplies 12 volts to the control circuit of the crank relay. When this occurs, battery voltage is supplied through the switch of the crank relay to terminal A X1 of the starter solenoid.

Reference Information
Schematic Reference

Starting and Charging Schematics ([1][2]Electrical Diagrams)
Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views (Connector Views)
Description and Operation

Starting System Description and Operation (Description and Operation)
Electrical Information Reference

* Circuit Testing (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Connector Repairs (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Wiring Repairs (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

1. Ignition ON, transmission in Park. Observe the scan tool ECM PNP Switch parameter. The parameter should be Park/Neutral.

• If not the specified value, refer to PNP Switch Circuit Malfunction.

2. Turn the ignition switch to the start position. The starter solenoid should engage and the engine should crank.

• If the solenoid does not engage, refer to CRNK Relay Circuit Malfunction.
• If the solenoid engages but the engine does not crank, refer to Starter Solenoid Clicks, Engine Does Not Crank (Starter Solenoid Clicks, Engine Does Not Crank).

Circuit/System Testing

PNP Switch Circuit Malfunction - AF33-5 (M09/M45)
1. Inspect the shift control cable for proper adjustment. Refer to Shift Control Cable Adjustment (Adjustments).
2. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X1 harness connector at the TCM.
3. Ignition ON, verify the scan tool ECM PNP switch parameter is In Gear.

• If not the specified value, test the signal circuit terminal 5 for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.

4. Ignition ON, install a 3A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 5 and ground. Verify the scan tool ECM PNP switch parameter is Park/Neutral.

• If not the specified value, test the signal circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.

5. If all circuits test normal, replace the transmission range switch.

PNP Switch Circuit Malfunction - 6T70 (MH2/MH4)
1. Inspect the range selector lever cable for proper adjustment. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Adjustment (Adjustments).
2. Ignition OFF, disconnect the inline 20-way harness connector at the transmission.
3. Ignition ON, test for greater than 5 volts on the park/neutral signal circuit terminal 20.

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

4. Ignition OFF, remove the control valve body cover. Refer to Control Valve Body Cover Replacement (Control Valve Body Cover Replacement).
5. Connect the transmission inline 20-way connector, with the cover removed.
6. Disconnect the internal mode switch connector at the control solenoid valve assembly.
7. Ignition ON, verify that the scan tool ECM PNP Switch parameter is In Gear.

• If not the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.

8. Connect a 3A fused jumper wire between the park/neutral signal terminal F at the control solenoid valve assembly and ground. The scan tool ECM PNP Switch parameter should be Park/Neutral.

• If not the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.

9. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the internal mode switch.

CRNK Relay Circuit Malfunction
1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the CRNK relay.
2. Ignition OFF and scan tool disconnected, open and close the driver door, and wait 30 seconds. Test for less than 5 ohms between the ground circuit terminal 85 and ground.

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

3. Ignition ON, verify that 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 STRTR fuse is open, test the starter control circuit terminal 87 for a short to ground.

4. Ignition OFF and transmission in park, connect a 30A fused jumper wire between the B+ circuit terminal 30 and the control circuit terminal 87. The engine should begin cranking.

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

5. Connect a test lamp between the ground circuit terminal 85 and the control circuit terminal 86.
6. Ignition ON and transmission in park, cycle the ignition switch between OFF and START. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.

• If the test lamp is always ON, test the relay control circuit terminal 86 for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.
• If the test lamp is always OFF, test the relay control circuit terminal 86 for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.

7. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the CRNK relay.

Component Testing

CRNK Relay
1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the CRNK relay.
2. Test for 60-180 ohms between terminals 85 and 86.

• If the resistance is 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 20A fused jumper wire between terminal 85 and 12 volts. Install a jumper wire between terminal 86 and ground. Test for less than 2 ohms between terminals 30 and 87.

• If greater than the specified range, replace the relay.

Repair Instructions

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

* Relay Replacement (Attached to Wire Harness) (Relay Replacement (Attached to Wire Harness))Relay Replacement (Within an Electrical Center) (Relay Replacement (Within an Electrical Center))
* Starter Replacement (LNJ) (Service and Repair)Starter Replacement (LY7) (Service and Repair)
* Transmission Control Module Removal (Overhaul)
* Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for ECM replacement, setup and programming.

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