Starting System: Other Dodge Magnum I

STARTER SOLENOID

1. Verify battery condition. Battery must be in good condition with a full charge before performing any starter tests. Refer to «BATTERY SYSTEM»(ref-246907) .
2. Perform Starter Solenoid test BEFORE performing the starter relay test.
3. Perform a visual inspection of the starter/starter solenoid for corrosion, loose connections or faulty wiring.
4. Locate and remove the starter relay from the Power Distribution Center (PDC). Refer to the PDC label for relay identification and location.
5. Connect a remote starter switch or a jumper wire between the remote battery positive post and terminal 87 of the starter relay connector. If engine cranks, starter/starter solenoid is good. Go to the Starter Relay Test. If engine does not crank or solenoid chatters, check wiring and connectors from starter relay to starter solenoid and from the battery positive terminal to starter post for loose or corroded connections. Particularly at starter terminals. Repeat test. If engine still fails to crank properly, trouble is within starter or starter mounted solenoid, and replace starter. Inspect the ring gear teeth.

STARTER RELAY

SAFETY SWITCHES

For diagnostics of the Transmission Range Sensor, refer to appropriate AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION article for more information.

If equipped with Clutch Interlock/Upstop Switch, refer to Diagnosis and Testing in appropriate MANUAL TRANSMISSION article.

IGNITION SWITCH

After testing starter solenoid and relay, test ignition switch and wiring. Refer to the appropriate IGNITION SYSTEM - SERVICE INFORMATION article or SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS for more information. Check all wiring for opens or shorts, and all connectors for being loose or corroded.

BATTERY

For battery diagnosis and testing, refer to BATTERY SYSTEM for procedures.

3.5L

1. Work starter up and pass the transmission and exhaust.
2. Work starter up and pass the intermediate shafts.
3. Starter pass the intermediate shaft.
4. Angle starter up toward engine.
5. Install plastic retainer into starter dust shield. The dust shield has TOP marked on it and the plastic retainer goes in the hole.
6. Plastic retainer installed.
7. Install dust shield to the engine block using the plastic retainer to hold dust shield in place.
8. Install starter.
9. Install starter bolts.
10. Tighten bolts to 54.2 N.m (40 ft. lbs.).
11. Install electrical connection to starter.
12. Match flats inside intermediate shaft with that in intermediate shaft extension, then slide intermediate shaft onto extension.
13. Aline the hole in the shafts.
14. Install pinch bolt fastening intermediate shaft to intermediate shaft extension.
15. Tighten pinch bolt to 43 N.m (32 ft. lbs.).
16. Install the underbody splash shield.
17. Lower vehicle.
18. Remove the steering wheel holder.
19. Connect negative battery cable.

REAR WHEEL DRIVE (RWD)

1. Position starter (2) into transmission but do not install bolts.
2. Connect solenoid wire to starter motor (snaps on).
3. Position battery cable to solenoid stud. Install and tighten battery cable eyelet nut. Refer to «TORQUE»(ref-246915-S26456880962007011000000) . Do not allow starter motor to hang from wire harness.
4. Install and tighten three mounting bolts (1). Refer to «TORQUE»(ref-246915-S26456880962007011000000) .
5. Lower vehicle.
6. Connect negative battery cable.

ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD)

1. Position starter (1) into transmission but do not install bolts.
2. Connect solenoid wire to starter motor (snaps on).
3. Position battery cable to solenoid stud. Install and tighten battery cable eyelet nut. Refer to «TORQUE»(ref-246915-S26456880962007011000000) s. Do not allow starter motor to hang from wire harness.
4. Install and tighten both mounting bolts (2). Refer to «TORQUE»(ref-246915-S26456880962007011000000) .
5. Install steering gear assembly and mounting bolts. Install steering column coupling bolt (pinch bolt). Refer to «STEERING»(ref-246928) for torque specifications.
6. Install steering gear heat-shield.
7. Lower vehicle.
8. Connect negative battery cable.