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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1998 🢒 Monte Carlo 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Theft Deterrent 🢒 Starter Solenoid Clicks, Engine Does Not Crank

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Action

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Important: 

   • Battery must be in a charged state to avoid misdiagnosis.
   • The J 35616-A Connector Test Adapter Kit must be used whenever a diagnostic procedure requires checking or probing a terminal. Using the adapter will ensure that no damage to the terminal will occur, as well as giving an idea of whether contact tension is sufficient. If contact tension seems incorrect, refer to Checking Terminal Contact in General Electrical Diagnosis Procedures for specifics.

1

Use a DMM to check IGN SW 1 MaxiFuse for an open.

Is there an open in IGN 1 MaxiFuse?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Step 3

2

Use a DMM to check circuit 142 for a short to ground and then replace the IGN SW 1 MaxiFuse.

Has the repair been made and the system rechecked?

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System OK

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3

Use a DMM to check FUSE 7 for an open.

Is there an open in FUSE 7?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

Use a DMM to check circuit 806 for a short to ground and then replace FUSE 7.

Has the repair been made and the system rechecked?

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System OK

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5

  1. Set the gear selector to PARK.
  2. Turn and hold the ignition switch to the START position.
  3. Use a DMM to 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 7

Go to Step 6

6

Replace the battery positive cable. Refer to Battery Cable .

Has the repair been made and the system rechecked?

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System OK

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7

  1. Turn and hold the ignition switch to the START position.
  2. Use a DMM to measure the voltage from the battery negative terminal to G113.

Is the voltage less than the specified value?

0.5 V

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 8

8

Replace the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Cable .

Has the repair been made and the system rechecked?

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System OK

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9

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

Does the starter crank?

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Go to Step 11

Go to Step 10

10

Replace the starter assembly. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement for 3100 (VIN M) or Starter Motor Replacement for 3800 (VIN K).

Has the repair been made and the system rechecked?

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System OK

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11

Use a DMM to check for a poor connection or high resistance in the starter circuit.

Is there a poor connection or high resistance in the starter circuit?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Step 10

12

Repair the poor connection or high resistance in the starter circuit.

Has the repair been made and the system rechecked?

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System OK

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