Starter Solenoid Clicks, Engine Does Not Crank
Diagnostic Instructions
| • | Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure. |
| • | Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach. |
| • | Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category. |
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Starting and Charging Schematics
Connector End View Reference
Component Connector End Views
Description and Operation
Starting System Description and Operation
Electrical Information Reference (Except Opel Gt)
| • | Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections |
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References for scan tool information
Circuit/system Verification
- Verify that battery is sufficiently charged and that the battery cables are clean and tight.
- Turn the ignition switch to the start position. The starter solenoid should click.
- Remove the drive belt, refer to Drive Belt Replacement for the 2.0L engine.
- Turn the ignition switch to the START position.
- Test for less than 0.5 volts between the positive battery cable and terminal B X1 at the solenoid as the ignition switch is placed to the START position.
- Test for less than 0.5 volts between the negative battery cable and the starter motor case as the ignition switch is placed to the START position.
- If all circuits test normal, replace the starter motor.
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
| • | Battery Positive and Negative Cable Replacement |
| • | Starter Motor Replacement |
