Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Starting and Charging? | Go to Step 2 | |
2 | Turn the ignition switch to the START position. Does the engine crank? | Go to Symptoms | Go to Step 3 |
3 | Turn the ignition switch to the START position. Does the STARTER relay click? | Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 7 |
4 |
Does the test lamp illuminate? | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 13 |
5 | Connect a 30 amp fused jumper between the battery positive voltage circuit of the STARTER relay switch circuit and the crank voltage circuit of the starter solenoid. Does the engine crank? | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 6 |
6 | Does the fuse in the jumper open? | Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 8 |
7 |
Does the test lamp illuminate? | Go to Step 16 | Go to Step 9 |
8 |
Does the test lamp illuminate? | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 15 |
9 | Test the crank input circuit of the STARTER relay for an open, high resistance or short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition. | Go to Step 18 | Go to Step 12 |
10 | Inspect for poor connections 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 18 | Go to Step 16 |
11 | Inspect for poor connections 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 18 | Go to Step 17 |
12 | Repair an open or high resistance in the ground circuit of the STARTER relay coil. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 18 | -- |
13 | Repair an open, high resistance or short to ground in the battery positive voltage circuit of the STARTER relay switch circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 18 | -- |
14 | Repair a short to ground in the crank voltage circuit of the starter solenoid. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 18 | -- |
15 | Repair an open or high resistance in the crank voltage circuit of the starter solenoid. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 18 | -- |
16 | Replace the STARTER relay. Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 18 | -- |
17 | Replace the Starter Motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 18 | -- |
18 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? | System OK | -- |
