Starter Does Not Crank Engine
NOTE:
Starter solenoid terminal identifications are molded into solenoid plastic.
- Ensure battery is fully charged. Ensure electrical and ground connections are clean and tight. With ignition switch in crank position, measure voltage at Red wire terminal of starter solenoid. If reading is at least 8 volts, go to step 3).
- If reading is NOT at least 8 volts, measure voltage at the Gray/Yellow wire terminal of ignition switch. If reading is at least 8 volts, check wiring between ignition switch and starter solenoid. If reading is NOT at least 8 volts, replace ignition switch.
- Measure voltage at starter field terminal "A" of starter solenoid. If reading is at least 8 volts, repair or replace starter. If voltage is NOT at least 8 volts, replace starter solenoid.
NOTE:
On vehicles equipped with automatic transmission, also check park/neutral switch.