DEFINITION:

Starter solenoid clicks, but the engine does not crank.

Important: Battery must be in a charged state to avoid misdiagnosis.

1. Put the gear selector to P (Park).
2. Turn the ignition switch to START.
3. Using a digital multimeter measure the voltage from the battery positive terminal to the starter solenoid terminal B.

Is the voltage less than the specified value?

0.5 V

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 2

Replace the battery positive cable. Refer to Battery Cable.

Is the replacement complete?

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System OK

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1. Turn the ignition switch to START.
2. Using a digital multimeter, measure the voltage from the battery negative terminal to G117.

Is the voltage less than the specified value?

0.5 V

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 4

Replace the battery negative cable. Refer to Ground Leads.

Is the replacement complete?

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System OK

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Connect a remote starter switch between the starter solenoid terminal S and the battery.

Does the starter crank?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 6

Replace the starter assembly. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement.

Is the replacement complete?

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System OK

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Check for a poor connection or high resistance in the starter circuit. Repair as neccessary.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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