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Starter Solenoid Does Not Click Automatic Transmission

Step

Action

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Starting and Charging Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Master Electrical Component List in Wiring Systems

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 starter solenoid click?

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 Starter Relay Command parameter in the ECM data list.
  3. Turn the ignition switch to the START position.

Does the scan tool display On?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

Turn the ignition back and forth from the OFF to ON position a few times.

Does the Starter Relay click each time the ignition is turned to the ON position?

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 9

5

  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. With a scan tool, observe the Crank Request parameter in the ECM data list.
  3. Turn the ignition switch to the START position.

Does the scan tool display Yes?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 8

6

  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. With a scan tool, observe the Start Disabled parameter in the VTD data list.

Does the scan tool display Yes?

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Go to Step 7

7

  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Verify that the transmission is in Park or Neutral.
  3. With a scan tool, observe the IMS Range parameter in the Transmission data list.

Does the scan tool display Park or Neutral?

Go to Step 24

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8

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the ECM.
  3. Connect a test lamp between the Start Command circuit of the EMC and a good ground.
  4. Turn the ignition to the Start position.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 24

Go to Step 17

9

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the IGN 1 Relay.
  3. Connect a test lamp between the battery positive voltage circuit of the IGN 1 Relay coil circuit and a good ground.
  4. Turn On the ignition, with the engine OFF.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 25

10

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Connect a test lamp between the ignition 1 voltage circuit of the IGN 1 Relay coil and the ground circuit of the Run/Crank Relay coil.
  3. Turn On the ignition, with the engine OFF.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 26

11

  1. Connect a 10 amp fused jumper between the battery positive voltage circuit of the IGN 1 Relay switch and the Starter Relay Ignition 1 circuit of the Run Crank Relay switch.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the START position.

Does the starter solenoid click?

Go to Step 20

Go to Step 12

12

    Important: Leave the fused jumper in place.

  1. Disconnect the Starter Relay.
  2. 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 13

Go to Step 27

13

  1. Connect a test lamp between the ignition 1 voltage circuit of the Starter Relay coil and the control circuit of the Starter Relay coil.
  2. Turn the ignition to the Start position.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 21

Go to Step 14

14

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the ECM.
  3. Install the Starter Relay.
  4. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit of the Starter Relay and a good ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 24

Go to Step 28

15

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 21

Go to Step 16

16

Does the fuse in the jumper open?

Go to Step 18

Go to Step 19

17

Test the Start Command circuit of the ECM for a high resistance or open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 34

Go to Step 23

18

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 34

Go to Step 22

19

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

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 34

Go to Step 22

20

Inspect for poor connection at the IGN 1 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 34

Go to Step 29

21

Inspect for poor connection 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 34

Go to Step 30

22

Inspect for poor connection 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 34

Go to Step 31

23

Inspect for poor connection at the ignition switch. 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 34

Go to Step 32

24

Inspect for poor connection at the ECM. 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 34

Go to Step 33

25

Repair the high resistance or open in the ignition 1 voltage circuit of the IGN 1 Relay coil. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 34

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26

Repair the high resistance or open in the ground circuit of the IGN 1 Relay coil. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 34

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27

Repair the high resistance or open in the ignition 1 voltage circuit of the Starter relay coil. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 34

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28

Repair the high resistance or open in the control circuit of the Starter relay. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 34

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29

Replace the IGN 1 relay.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 34

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30

Replace the Starter relay.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 34

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31

Replace the starter. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 34

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32

Replace the ignition switch. Refer to Ignition and Start Switch Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 34

--

33

Important:: Perform the set up procedures for the ECM.

Replace the ECM. Refer to Engine Control Module Replacement in Engine Controls - 2.6  and 3.2 L.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 34

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34

Operate the system for which the symptom occurred.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2

Starter Solenoid Does Not Click Manual Transmission

Step

Action

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Starting and Charging Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Master Electrical Component List in Wiring Systems

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check for Engine Electrical?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Engine Electrical

2

  1. Depress the clutch pedal.
  2. Turn the ignition to the START position.

Does the starter solenoid click?

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

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Depress the clutch pedal.
  3. With a scan tool, observe the Starter Relay Command parameter in the ECM data list.
  4. Turn the ignition switch to the START position.

Does the scan tool display On?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

  1. Depress the clutch pedal.
  2. Turn the ignition back and forth from the OFF to ON position a few times.

Does the Starter Relay click each time the ignition is turned to the ON position?

Go to Step 17

Go to Step 9

5

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

Does the scan tool display Yes?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 8

6

  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. With a scan tool, observe the Start Disabled parameter in the VTD data list.

Does the scan tool display Yes?

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Go to Step 7

7

  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Depress the clutch pedal.
  3. With a scan tool, observe the Clutch Start Switch parameter in the ECM data list.

Does the scan tool display On?

Go to Step 31

Go to Step 16

8

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the ECM.
  3. Connect a test lamp between the Start Command circuit of the ECM and a good ground.
  4. Turn the ignition to the Start position.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 31

Go to Step 21

9

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the Run/Crank Relay.
  3. Connect a test lamp between the battery positive voltage circuit of the Run/Crank Relay coil circuit and a good ground.
  4. Turn On the ignition, with the engine OFF.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 33

10

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Connect a test lamp between the ignition 1 voltage circuit of the Run/Crank Relay coil and the ground circuit of the Run/Crank Relay coil.
  3. Turn On the ignition, with the engine OFF.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 34

11

  1. Connect a 10 amp fused jumper between the battery positive voltage circuit of the Run/Crank Relay switch and the Ignition 1 voltage circuit of the clutch switch.
  2. Depress the clutch pedal.
  3. Turn the ignition switch to the START position.

Does the starter solenoid click?

Go to Step 26

Go to Step 12

12

    Important: Leave the fused jumper in place.

  1. Disconnect the Starter Relay.
  2. Connect a test lamp between the ignition 1 voltage circuit of the Starter Relay coil and a good ground.
  3. Depress the clutch pedal.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 15

13

  1. Connect a test lamp between the ignition 1 voltage circuit of the Starter Relay coil and the control circuit of the Starter Relay coil.
  2. Depress the clutch pedal.
  3. Turn the ignition to the Start position.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 27

Go to Step 14

14

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the ECM.
  3. Install the Starter Relay.
  4. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit of the Starter Relay and a good ground.
  5. Depress the clutch pedal.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 31

Go to Step 35

15

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the clutch switch.
  3. Connect a test lamp between the ignition 1 voltage of the clutch switch and a good ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 22

Go to Step 32

16

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the clutch switch.
  3. With a scan tool, observe the Clutch Start Switch parameter in the ECM data list.
  4. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.

Does the scan tool display On.

Go to Step 28

Go to Step 23

17

  1. Place the transmission in neutral.
  2. Apply the parking brake.
  3. Important: The engine may crank when the fused jumper is put into place.

  4. 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 20

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Does the fuse in the jumper open?

Go to Step 24

Go to Step 25

21

Test the Start Command circuit of the ECM for a high resistance or open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 42

Go to Step 30

22

Test the Starter Relay coil supply voltage circuit for a high resistance or open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 42

Go to Step 28

23

Test the clutch pedal position switch signal for a short to battery voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 42

Go to Step 31

24

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 42

Go to Step 29

25

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

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 42

Go to Step 29

26

Inspect for poor connection at the Run/Crank 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 42

Go to Step 36

27

Inspect for poor connection 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 42

Go to Step 37

28

Inspect for poor connection at the clutch switch. 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 42

Go to Step 38

29

Inspect for poor connection 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 42

Go to Step 39

30

Inspect for poor connection at the ignition switch. 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 42

Go to Step 40

31

Inspect for poor connection at the ECM. 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 42

Go to Step 41

32

Repair the high resistance or open in the ignition 1 voltage circuit of the clutch switch. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 42

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33

Repair the high resistance or open in the ignition 1 voltage circuit of the Run/Crank Relay coil. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 42

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34

Repair the high resistance or open in the ground circuit of the Run/Crank Relay coil. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 42

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35

Repair the high resistance or open in the control circuit of the Starter relay. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 42

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36

Replace the Run/Crank relay.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 42

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37

Replace the Starter relay.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 42

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38

Replace the clutch switch.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 42

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39

Replace the starter. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 42

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40

Replace the ignition switch. Refer to Ignition and Start Switch Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 42

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41

Important:: Perform the set up procedures for the ECM.

Replace the ECM. Refer to Engine Control Module Replacement in Engine Controls - 2.6  and 3.2 L.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 42

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42

Operate the system for which the symptom occurred.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2