Diagnostic Instructions
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Starting and Charging Schematics
Connector End View Reference
Component Connector End Views
Description and Operation
Starting System Description and Operation
Electrical Information Reference
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References for scan tool information
Circuit/System Verification
- Verify that battery is sufficiently charged and that the battery cables are clean and tight.
- Place the ignition switch to the start position. The starter solenoid should click.
- Remove the drive belt(s) Refer to (CELL LINK) for 2.0L and
- (CELL LINK) for the 2.2L and 2.4L
- (CELL LINK) for the 2.8L,3.0L,3.2L,3.6L
- Place 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 (CELL LINK) CRANK WILL NOT ROTATE. |
- Test for less than 0.5 volts between the positive battery cable and terminal 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. |
- 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. |
- If all circuits test normal, replace the starter motor.
Repair Instructions
Perform the
Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.