Schematic Reference: Starting and Charging Schematics

Did you review the following and perform the necessary inspections?

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Go to Symptoms - Engine Electrical

Turn the ignition to the START position.

Does the starter solenoid click?

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

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1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Disconnect the starter solenoid crank voltage circuit from the starter solenoid.
3. Connect a test lamp between the starter solenoid crank voltage circuit of the starter solenoid and a good ground.
4. Turn the ignition to the START position.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Disconnect the Park/Neutral Position (PNP) switch or the Clutch Pedal Position (CPP) switch.
3. Connect a 10 Amp fused jumper between the crank voltage circuit of the appropriate switch and the starter solenoid crank voltage circuit.
4. Turn the ignition to the START position.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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1. Connect a test lamp between the crank voltage circuit of the PNP switch or the CPP switch and a good ground.
2. Turn the ignition to the START position.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Test the crank voltage circuit of the PNP switch or the CPP switch for a high resistance or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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

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Inspect the PNP switch or the CPP switch for proper operation.

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Inspect for poor connection at the PNP switch or the CPP switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

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

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Repair the high resistance or open in the starter solenoid crank voltage circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

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Replace the starter. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement .

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Replace the PNP switch or the CPP switch. Refer to Transmission Range Switch Replacement in Automatic Transmission - 4 Speed - M41 or Clutch Pedal Position Switch Replacement in Clutch.

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Replace the ignition switch. Refer to Steering Column Lock and Ignition Switch Cylinder Replacement - On Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column - Standard or Steering Column Lock and Ignition Switch Cylinder Replacement - On Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt.

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Operate the system for which the symptom occurred.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

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