Schematic Reference: Starting and Charging Schematics

Did you perform the Engine Electrical Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Engine Electrical

1. Verify that the Clutch Pedal is pushed all the way in or that the transmission is in Park or Neutral.
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

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Turn the ignition to the START position.

Does the Starter Relay Click?

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Is the Theft Indicator blinking?

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Theft Deterrent in Theft Deterrent

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1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Disconnect the Starter Relay
3. Connect a test lamp between the supply voltage circuit of the Starter relay coil and control circuit of the Starter relay.
4. Verify that the Clutch Pedal is pushed all the way in or that the transmission is in Park or Neutral.
5. Turn the ignition to the START position.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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1. Connect a test lamp between the supply voltage circuit of the starter relay coil and ground.
2. Verify that the Clutch Pedal is pushed all the way in or that the transmission is in Park or Neutral.
3. Turn the ignition to the START position.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 15

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1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Disconnect the Starter Relay
3. Connect a test lamp between the supply voltage circuit of the starter relay switch and the supply voltage circuit of the starter solenoid.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Connect a test lamp between the supply voltage circuit of the starter relay switch and ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Is the vehicle equipped with a Manual Transmission?

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1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Disconnect the Clutch Pedal Position (CCP) Switch.
3. Connect a test lamp between the supply voltage circuit of the CPC switch and the starter relay coil supply voltage circuit of the CPC switch.
4. Turn the ignition to the START position.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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1. Connect a test lamp between the supply voltage circuit of the CPC and a good ground.
2. 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.
3. Connect a test lamp between the supply voltage circuit of the PNP switch and the starter relay coil supply voltage circuit of the PNP switch.
4. Turn the ignition to the START position.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Test the supply voltage circuit of the PNP 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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Test the control circuit of the Starter relay 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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Test the supply voltage circuit of the Starter solenoid 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 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?

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

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Inspect the PNP switch for proper adjustment. Refer to Park/Neutral Position Switch Adjustment in Automatic Transaxle - 4L60E.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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

Did you find and correct the condition?

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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.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Inspect for poor connection at the BCM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector 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.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Repair the high resistance or open in the supply voltage circuit of the starter relay switch. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Repair the high resistance or open in the supply voltage circuit of the starter relay coil. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Replace the Starter relay.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Replace the CPC switch Refer to Clutch Pedal Position Switch Replacement in Clutch.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Replace the PNP switch. Refer to Park/Neutral Position Switch Replacement in Automatic Transaxle - 4L60E.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Replace the ignition switch. Refer to Ignition Switch Replacement - On Vehicle in Instrument, Panel, Gages, and Console.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Important: Perform the set up procedure for the BCM. Refer to Body Control Module (BCM) Programming/RPO Configuration in Body Control System.

Replace the BCM. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control System

Did you complete the replacement?

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Replace the starter. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Operate the system for which the symptom occurred.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

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