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Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 2002 🢒 Intrigue 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Electrical 🢒 Starter Solenoid Does Not Click

Starter Solenoid Does Not Click Early Production

Step

Action

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Starting and Charging Schematics

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check for Engine Electrical?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Engine Electrical

2

Turn the ignition to the START position.

Does the engine crank?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

Go to Step 3

3
  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. With a scan tool, observe the Crank Request Signal parameter in the PCM data list.
  3. Turn the ignition switch to the START position.

Does the scan tool display Yes?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 15

4
  1. With a scan tool, observe the Crank parameter in the IPC data list.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the START position.

Does the scan tool display Yes?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 17

5
  1. With a scan tool, observe the Crank parameter in the BCM data list.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the START position.

Does the scan tool display Yes?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 18

6
  1. With a scan tool, observe the Starter Relay Command parameter in the PCM data list.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the START position.

Does the scan tool display Enabled?

Go to Step 7

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Theft Deterrent in Theft Deterrent

7

Turn the ignition to the START position.

Does the Starter relay click?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 8

8
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the Starter relay.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the Engine OFF.
  4. Connect a test lamp between the ignition 1 voltage circuit of the Starter relay coil and a good ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 19

9
  1. Connect a test lamp between the ignition 1 voltage circuit of the Starter relay coil and the Park/Neutral signal circuit of the Starter relay coil.
  2. Turn the ignition to the START position.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 26

Go to Step 10

10
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the park neutral position (PNP) switch.
  3. Connect a 5 amp fused jumper between the Park/Neutral signal circuit of the PNP switch and the Starter relay coil control circuit of the PNP switch.
  4. Turn the ignition to the Start position.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 25

Go to Step 11

11
  1. Turn Off the ignition.
  2. Connect a 5 amp fused jumper between the Park/Neutral signal circuit of the PNP switch and a good ground.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 20

Go to Step 30

12
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the Starter relay.
  3. Connect a test lamp between the battery positive voltage circuit of the Starter relay switch circuit and a good ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 31

13

Important: The engine may crank when the fused jumper is put into place.

Connect a 30 amp fused jumper between the battery positive voltage circuit of the Starter relay switch circuit and the supply voltage circuit of the starter solenoid.

Does the engine crank?

Go to Step 26

Go to Step 14

14

Does the fuse in the jumper open?

Go to Step 21

Go to Step 22

15
  1. Disconnect the harness connection of the PCM.
  2. Connect a test lamp between the Crank voltage circuit of the PCM and a good ground.
  3. Turn the ignition to the Start Position.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 27

Go to Step 16

16

Test the crank request signal circuit of the PCM for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 39

Go to Step 28

17

Test the crank signal circuit of the IPC for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 39

Go to Step 23

18

Test the crank signal circuit of the BCM for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 39

Go to Step 24

19

Test the ignition 1 voltage circuit of the Starter relay coil for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 39

Go to Step 28

20

Test the Starter relay control circuit for an open, high resistance or short to battery voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 39

Go to Step 27

21

Test the supply voltage circuit of the starter solenoid for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 39

Go to Step 29

22

Test the supply voltage circuit of the starter solenoid for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 39

Go to Step 29

23

Inspect for poor connection at the IPC harness connector. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 39

Go to Step 35

24

Inspect for poor connection at the BCM harness connector. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 39

Go to Step 36

25
  1. Inspect the PNP switch for proper operation. Refer to Park/Neutral Position Switch Adjustment in Automatic Transaxle - 4T65-E.
  2. Inspect for poor connection at the PNP switch harness connector. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 39

Go to Step 32

26

Inspect for poor connections at the Starter relay. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 39

Go to Step 33

27

Inspect for poor connection at the PCM harness connector. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 39

Go to Step 34

28

Inspect for poor connections at the ignition switch harness connector. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 39

Go to Step 37

29

Inspect for poor connections at the starter solenoid. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 39

Go to Step 38

30

Repair the open, high resistance, or short to batter voltage in the Park/Neutral signal circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 39

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31

Repair the open or high resistance in the battery positive voltage circuit of the Starter relay switch. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 39

--

32

Replace the PNP switch. Refer to Park/Neutral Position Switch Replacement in Automatic Transaxle - 4T65-E.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 39

--

33

Replace the Starter relay.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 39

--

34

IMPORTANT:: Perform the set up procedures for the PCM. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Programming in Engine Controls - 3.5L.

Replace the PCM. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.5L.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 39

--

35

Replace the IPC. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 39

--

36

IMPORTANT:: Perform the set up procedures for the BCM. Refer to Body Control Module (BCM) Programming/RPO Configuration in Body Control System.

Replace the BCM. Refer to

Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control System.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 39

--

37

Replace the Ignition Switch. Refer to Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 39

--

38

Replace the Starter Motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 39

--

39

Operate the system for which the symptom occurred.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2

Starter Solenoid Does Not Click Late Production

Step

Action

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Starting and Charging Schematics

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check for Engine Electrical?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Engine Electrical

2

Turn the ignition to the START position.

Does the engine crank?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

Go to Step 3

3
  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. With a scan tool, observe the Crank Request Signal parameter in the PCM data list.
  3. Turn the ignition switch to the START position.

Does the scan tool display Yes?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 14

4
  1. With a scan tool, observe the Crank parameter in the IPC data list.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the START position.

Does the scan tool display Yes?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 18

5
  1. With a scan tool, observe the Crank parameter in the BCM data list.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the START position.

Does the scan tool display Yes?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 19

6
  1. With a scan tool, observe the Starter Relay Command parameter in the PCM data list.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the START position.

Does the scan tool display Enabled?

Go to Step 7

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Theft Deterrent in Theft Deterrent

7

Turn the ignition to the START position.

Does the Starter relay click?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 8

8
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the Starter relay.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the Engine OFF.
  4. Connect a test lamp between the battery positive voltage circuit of the Starter relay coil and a good ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 20

9
  1. Connect a test lamp between the battery positive voltage circuit of the Starter relay coil and the control circuit of the Starter relay.
  2. Turn the ignition to the START position.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 27

Go to Step 21

10
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the Starter relay.

    3. Important: The engine may crank when the fused jumper is put into place.

  3. Connect a 30 amp fused jumper between the battery positive voltage circuit of the Starter relay switch circuit and the supply voltage circuit of the starter solenoid.

Does the engine crank?

Go to Step 27

Go to Step 11

11

Does the fuse in the jumper open?

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 12

12
  1. Disconnect the fused jumper wire.
  2. Reinstall the Starter relay.
  3. Disconnect the Park Neutral Position (PNP) switch.
  4. Connect a 30 amp fused jumper between the Park/Neutral signal circuit of the PNP switch and the starter solenoid supply voltage circuit of the PNP switch.
  5. Turn the ignition to the Start position.

Does the engine crank?

Go to Step 26

Go to Step 13

13
  1. Connect a test lamp between the Park/Neutral Signal circuit of the PNP switch and a good ground.
  2. Turn the ignition to the Start position.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 23

Go to Step 32

14
  1. Disconnect the harness connection of the PCM.
  2. Connect a test lamp between the Crank voltage circuit of the PCM and a good ground.
  3. Turn the ignition to the Start Position.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 28

Go to Step 17

15
  1. Disconnect the Park Neutral Position (PNP) switch.
  2. Replace the 30 amp fuse in the jumper wire.

Does the fuse in the jumper open?

Go to Step 31

Go to Step 16

16
  1. Reinstall the Starter relay.
  2. Connect a 30 amp fused jumper between the Park/Neutral signal circuit of the PNP switch and the starter solenoid supply voltage circuit of the PNP switch.
  3. Turn the ignition to the Start position.

Does the fuse in the jumper open?

Go to Step 22

Go to Step 26

17

Test the crank voltage signal circuit of the PCM for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 40

Go to Step 29

18

Test the crank signal circuit of the IPC for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 40

Go to Step 24

19

Test the crank signal circuit of the BCM for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 40

Go to Step 25

20

Test the battery positive voltage circuit of the Starter relay coil for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 40

Go to Step 29

21

Test the control circuit of the Starter relay for an open, high resistance or short to battery voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 40

Go to Step 28

22

Test the supply voltage circuit of the starter solenoid for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 40

Go to Step 30

23

Test the supply voltage circuit of the starter solenoid for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 40

Go to Step 30

24

Inspect for poor connection at the IPC harness connector. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 40

Go to Step 36

25

Inspect for poor connection at the BCM harness connector. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 40

Go to Step 37

26
  1. Inspect the PNP switch for proper operation. Refer to Park/Neutral Position Switch Adjustment in Automatic Transaxle - 4T65-E.
  2. Inspect for poor connection at the PNP switch harness connector. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 40

Go to Step 33

27

Inspect for poor connections at the Starter relay. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 40

Go to Step 34

28

Inspect for poor connection at the PCM harness connector. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 40

Go to Step 35

29

Inspect for poor connections at the ignition switch harness connector. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 40

Go to Step 38

30

Inspect for poor connections at the starter solenoid. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 40

Go to Step 39

31

Repair the short to ground in the Park/Neutral Signal circuit of the PNP switch. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 40

--

32

Repair the open or high resistance in the Park/Neutral Signal circuit of the PNP switch. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 40

--

33

Replace the PNP switch. Refer to Park/Neutral Position Switch Replacement in Automatic Transaxle - 4T65-E.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 40

--

34

Replace the Starter relay.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 40

--

35

IMPORTANT:: Perform the set up procedures for the PCM. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Programming in Engine Controls - 3.5L.

Replace the PCM. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.5L.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 40

--

36

Replace the IPC. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 40

--

37

IMPORTANT:: Perform the set up procedures for the BCM. Refer to Body Control Module (BCM) Programming/RPO Configuration in Body Control System.

Replace the BCM. Refer to

Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control System.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 40

--

38

Replace the Ignition Switch. Refer to Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 40

--

39

Replace the Starter Motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 40

--

40

Operate the system for which the symptom occurred.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2