Did you perform the Engine Electrical Diagnostic System Check?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Engine Electrical

Turn the ignition to the Start position.

Does the starter solenoid click?

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 5

Did the engine crank and run?

Go to Symptoms - Engine Electrical

Go to Step 4

Did the engine crank, run and stall?

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Go to Step 5

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

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 6

Test the control 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?

System OK

Go to Step 9

Inspect for poor connections 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?

System OK

Go to Step 8

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?

System OK

Go to Step 10

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

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 11

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Replace the Starter Motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 11

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Operate the system for which the symptom occurred.

Is the symptom still present?

Go to Step 2

System OK

Schematic Reference: Starting and Charging Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Master Electrical Component List in Wiring Systems

Did you perform the Engine Electrical Diagnostic System Check?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Engine Electrical

1. Depress the clutch pedal or verify the transmission is in Park or Neutral.
2. Turn the ignition to the START position.

Is the Security indicator flashing?

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Go to Step 3

1. Depress the clutch pedal or verify the transmission is in Park or Neutral.
2. Turn the ignition to the START position.

Did the engine crank?

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

Go to Step 4

1. Depress the clutch pedal or verify the transmission is in Park or Neutral.
2. Turn the ignition to the START position.

Does the starter solenoid click?

Go to Starter Solenoid Clicks, Engine Does Not Crank

Go to Step 5

1. Depress the clutch pedal or verify the transmission is in Park or Neutral.
2. Turn the ignition from the ON to Start position several times.

Does the CRANK relay click each time the ignition is placed in the Start position?

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 6

1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Disconnect the CRANK relay.
3. Connect a test lamp between the crank voltage circuit of the CRANK relay coil and a good ground.
4. Depress the clutch pedal or verify the transmission is in Park or Neutral.
5. Turn the ignition to the Start position.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 8

1. Connect a test lamp between the crank voltage circuit of the CRANK relay coil and the ground circuit of the CRANK relay coil.
2. Depress the clutch pedal or verify the transmission is in Park or Neutral.
3. Turn the ignition to the Start position.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 23

Go to Step 26

Does the vehicle have an automatic transmission?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 12

1. Install a scan tool.
2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
3. Place the transmission in Park or Neutral.
4. With a scan tool, observe the TR Sw. parameter in the PCM data list.

Does the scan tool display Park or Neutral?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 21

1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Install the CRANK relay.
3. Disconnect the Park Neutral Position (PNP) switch.
4. Connect a 3 A fused jumper between the crank voltage circuits of the PNP switch .
5. Turn the ignition to the Start position.

Does the engine crank?

Go to Step 21

Go to Step 11

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

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 25

Go to Step 17

1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Install the CRANK relay.
3. Disconnect the Clutch Pedal Position (CCP) switch.
4. Connect a 3 A fused jumper between the crank voltage circuits of the CPP switch.
5. Depress the clutch pedal.
6. Turn the ignition to the START position.

Does the engine crank?

Go to Step 22

Go to Step 13

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

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 25

Go to Step 17

1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Disconnect the CRANK relay.
3. Connect a test lamp between the battery positive voltage circuit of the CRANK relay switch and a good ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 27

1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Apply the parking brake and verify the transmission is in Park or Neutral.

Important: The Engine may crank when the jumper wire is installed.

3. Connect a 30 amp fused jumper between the battery positive voltage circuit of the CRANK relay switch circuit and the crank voltage circuit of the starter solenoid.

Does the engine crank?

Go to Step 23

Go to Step 16

Does the fuse in the jumper open?

Go to Step 18

Go to Step 19

Test the crank voltage circuit of the PNP switch or CCP 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?

Go to Step 33

Go to Step 20

Test the crank voltage circuit of the starter solenoid for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 33

Go to Step 24

Test the crank 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?

Go to Step 33

Go to Step 24

Inspect for poor connections 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?

Go to Step 33

Go to Step 28

Inspect for poor connections 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?

Go to Step 33

Go to Step 29

Inspect for poor connections at the CCP switch. 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 33

Go to Step 30

Inspect for poor connections at the CRANK 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 33

Go to Step 31

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 33

Go to Step 32

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

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 33

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Repair the high resistance or open in the ground circuit of the CRANK relay coil. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 33

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Repair the high resistance or open in the battery positive voltage circuit of the CRANK relay switch. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 33

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Replace the Ignition Switch. Refer to Ignition Switch Replacement - On Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 33

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Replace the PNP switch. Refer to Park/Neutral Position Switch Replacement in Automatic Transaxle -4T40-E/4T45-E.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 33

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

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 33

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Replace the CRANK relay.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 33

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Replace the Starter Motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 33

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Operate the system for which the symptom occurred.

Is the symptom still present?

Go to Step 2

System OK