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Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 1998 🢒 Grand Prix 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Electrical 🢒 Starter Solenoid Does Not Click

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

Important: 

   • The battery must be in a charged state in order 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 MAIN 1 MaxiFuse for an open.

Is there an open in IGN MAIN 1 MaxiFuse?

--

Go to Step 2

Go to Step 3

2

Use a DMM in order to test circuit 42 for a short to ground and then replace the IGN MAIN 1 MaxiFuse.

Is the repair complete?

--

System OK

--

3
  1. Set the gear selector to PARK.
  2. Turn and hold the ignition switch to the START position.
  3. Use a DMM in order to measure the voltage from the starter solenoid terminal S to ground.

Is the voltage less than the specified value?

9.5 V

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 9

4
  1. Disconnect the transaxle range switch.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the START position.
  3. Use a DMM in order to measure the voltage from the transaxle range switch connector C1, terminal G to ground.

Is the voltage less than the specified value?

9.5 V

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 12

5
  1. Use a DMM in order to backprobe C201 terminal D5 to ground.
  2. measure voltage.

Is the voltage less than the specified value?

9.5 V

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 15

6

Use a DMM in order to test for a poor connection or an open in circuit 42.

Is there a poor connection or an open in circuit 42?

--

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 8

7

Repair the poor connection or open in circuit 42.

Is the repair complete?

--

System OK

--

8

Replace the underhood accessory wiring junction block.

Is the repair complete?

--

System OK

--

9

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

Does the starter crank?

--

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 11

10

Repair the high resistance or poor connection in circuit 1.

Is the repair complete?

--

System OK

--

11

Replace the starter. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

--

System OK

--

12

Use a DMM in order to test for an open or high resistance in circuit 6.

Is there and open or high resistance in circuit 6?

--

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 14

13

Repair the open or high resistance in circuit 6.

Is the repair complete?

--

System OK

--

14

Adjust or replace the transaxle range switch. Refer to one of the following procedures:

Is the repair complete?

--

System OK

--

15

Use a DMM in order to test for a poor connection, an open or high resistance in circuit 5.

Is there a poor connection, an open or high resistance in circuit 5?

--

Go to Step 16

Go to Step 17

16

Repair the poor connection, open or high resistance in circuit 5.

Is the repair complete?

--

System OK

--

17

Replace the ignition switch.

Is the repair complete?

--

System OK

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