Starter Solenoid Clicks, Engine Does Not Crank

Starter Solenoid Clicks, Engine Does Not Crank

Diagnostic Instructions

* Perform theDiagnostic System Check - Vehicle (Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview) prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* ReviewStrategy 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.

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

• If battery not sufficiently charged, refer toBattery Charging (Solstice) (Battery Charging)Battery Charging (SKY) (Battery Charging).

• If battery cables are not within specified range, refer toFastener Tightening Specifications ([1][2]Specifications).

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

• If starter solenoid does not click, refer toStarter Solenoid Does Not Click (Starter Solenoid Does Not Click).

3. Remove the drive belt, refer toDrive Belt Replacement () for the 2.0L engine orDrive Belt Replacement (With A/C) (Service and Repair)Drive Belt Replacement (Without A/C) (Service and Repair) for the 2.4L 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 toEngine Will Not Crank - Crankshaft Will Not Rotate (Engine Will Not Crank - Crankshaft Will Not Rotate) for the 2.0L engine orEngine Will Not Crank - Crankshaft Will Not Rotate (Engine Will Not Crank - Crankshaft Will Not Rotate) for the 2.4L engine.

5. Test for less than 0.5 volts between the positive battery cable and terminal B X1 at the solenoid as the ignition switch is placed to the START position.

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

6. Test for less than 0.5 volts between the negative battery cable and the starter motor case as the ignition switch is placed to the START position.

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

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

Repair Instructions

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

* Battery Positive and Negative Cable Replacement (Service and Repair) for the 2.0L engine
* Battery Positive Cable Replacement (Service and Repair) for the 2.4L engine
* Battery Negative Cable Replacement (Service and Repair) for the 2.4L engine
* Starter Replacement (Service and Repair)