NO.3 WILL NOT CRANK [AJ] (VIN: JM0 LW10J300 301406-, JMZ LW69J7*# 307683-, JM8 LW28J**# 301514-, JM8 LW28A**# 301514- (Assumed))


BME010300000W02

3

Will not crank

DESCRIPTION

• Starter does not work.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

• Open circuit between ignition switch and starter
• TR switch malfunction
• TR switch misadjustment
• Starter malfunction
• Seized/hydrolocked engine, flywheel or drive plate

Diagnostic procedure

STEP

INSPECTION

ACTION

1
• Verify following:
- Battery connection
- Battery condition
- If transaxle is in Park or Neutral
- Fuses
• Are all items normal?
Yes
Go to next step.
No
Service as necessary.
Repeat Step 1.
2
• Is clicking sound heard from starter when ignition switch is turned to START?
Yes
Go to next step.
No
Go to Step 4.
3
• Inspect starting system.
• Is starting system normal?
Yes
Inspect for seized/hydrolocked engine, flywheel or drive plate.
No
Repair or replace components as required.
4
• Do any other electrical accessories work?
Yes
Go to next step.
No
Inspect charging system.
5
• Inspect adjustment of TR switch.
• Is TR switch adjusted properly?
Yes
Go to next step.
No
If TR switch is adjusted properly, inspect for open circuit between TR switch and starter.
6
• Connect WDS or equivalent to DLC-2.
• Turn ignition switch to ON.
• Retrieve any DTCs.
• Is "PASSED" displayed?
Yes
No DTC displayed:
• Inspect START circuit in ignition switch.
• Inspect for open circuit between ignition switch and starter.
No
DTC is displayed:
• Go to appropriate DTC test.
Communication error message is displayed:
• Inspect for following:
- Open circuit between main relay terminal D and PCM terminal 34, 60
- Open main relay GND circuit
- Main relay is stuck open.
- Open or poor GND circuit (PCM terminal 6, 22, 23, 25 or 100)
- Poor connection of vehicle body GND
7
• Verify test results.
- If normal, return to diagnostic index to service any additional symptoms.
- If malfunction remains, inspect related Service Information and perform repair or diagnosis.
• If vehicle is repaired, troubleshooting completed.
• If vehicle is not repaired or additional diagnostic information is not available, replace or reprogram PCM.