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Engine Does Not Crank, Solenoid Clicks

  1. Inspect engine and drive belt system for mechanical binding. Repair as necessary. If engine moves freely, go to next step.
  2. Check for open or high resistance in positive battery cable between battery and underhood junction block (Red wire). Repair as necessary and retest operation. If battery cable checks okay, go to next step.
  3. Check for open or high resistance in positive battery cable between underhood junction block and starter (Red wire). Repair as necessary and retest operation. If battery cable checks okay, go to next step.
  4. Check for high resistance in ground circuit between battery and starter. Repair as necessary and retest operation. If ground circuit checks okay, go to next step.
  5. Check for poor connections at positive battery cable connection point in underhood junction block. Repair as necessary and retest operation. If connections in underhood junction block check okay, go to next step.
  6. Check for poor connections at starter solenoid. Repair as necessary and retest operation. If connections to starter solenoid check okay, go to next step.
  7. Replace starter. See STARTER  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Retest operation.
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