Specifications

TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
3 Turn the ignition off.
Remove the Starter Motor Relay from the Fuse/Relay Block.
Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, check the Ignition Switch Output
(Start) circuit in the Starter Motor Relay connector in the Fuse/Relay Block while
turning the ignition to the Crank/Start position.
Did the test light illuminate while turning the ignition to the Crank/Start position?
All
Yes → Go To 4
No → Repair the Ignition Switch Output (Start) circuit for an open.
Perform NO START VERIFICATION - VER-1.
4 Turn the ignition off.
Remove the Starter Motor Relay from the Fuse/Relay Block.
Install a substitute relay in place of the Starter Motor Relay.
Attempt to start the engine.
Does the engine crank?
All
Yes → Replace the Starter Motor Relay.
Perform NO START VERIFICATION - VER-1.
No → Go To 5
5 Turn the ignition off.
Remove the Starter Motor Relay from the Fuse/Relay Block.
Disconnect the Starter Motor Relay Output wire from the Starter Solenoid.
Connect the Starter Motor Relay Output wire (at the Starter) to ground.
Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, check the Starter Motor Relay Output
circuit at the Starter Motor Relay connector in the Fuse/Relay Block.
Does the test light illuminate brightly?
All
Yes → Go To 6
No → Repair the Starter Relay Output circuit for an open.
Perform NO START VERIFICATION - VER-1.
6 Using the Service Information, check the battery cables for high resistance.
Did either battery cable have a voltage drop greater than 0.2 volts?
All
Yes → Replace the battery cable(s).
Perform NO START VERIFICATION - VER-1.
No → Go To 7
7 Turn the ignition off.
Attempt to manually rotate the crankshaft 360°.
Is the crankshaft able to rotate 360°?
All
Yes → Replace the Starter Motor.
Perform NO START VERIFICATION - VER-1.
No → Repair the engine mechanical problem.
Perform NO START VERIFICATION - VER-1.
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DRIVEABILITY - DIESEL
*ENGINE WILL NOT CRANK — Continued