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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 high resistance in positive battery cable between battery and starter solenoid. Repair as necessary and retest operation. If positive battery cable checks okay, go to next step.
  3. 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.
  4. Check for poor connections at starter solenoid. Repair as necessary and retest operation. If connections to starter solenoid check okay, go to next step.
  5. Check for poor connection at starter-to-engine harness Black connector C107, located at right rear corner of engine near cam cover. Repair as necessary and retest operation. If starter-to-engine harness connections check okay, go to next step.
  6. Replace starter. See STARTER  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Retest operation.
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