NO.3 WILL NOT CRANK [AJ] (VIN: JMZ LW19J7*# 300001-, JM0 LW10J300 300001-301405, JM6 LW10J300 300001-, JM8 LW28J**# 300001-301513)


BME010300103208

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 the following:
- Battery connection
- Battery condition
- If transaxle is in Park or Neutral
- Fuses
• Are all items normal?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Service if necessary.
Repeat Step 1.
2
• Is clicking sound heard from the starter when the ignition switch is turned to the START position?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Go to Step 4.
3
• Inspect the starting system.
• Is the 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 the next step.
No
Inspect the charging system.
5
• Inspect adjustment of the TR switch.
• Is the TR switch adjusted properly?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
If the TR switch is adjusted properly, inspect for open circuit between the TR switch and PCM terminal 64 or the starter.
6
• Connect the WDS or equivalent to the DLC-2.
• Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
• Retrieve any DTCs.
• Is "PASSED" displayed?
Yes
No DTC displayed:
• Inspect START circuit in the ignition switch.
• Inspect for open circuit between the ignition switch and the starter.
No
DTC is displayed:
• Go to the applicable DTC inspection.
Communication error message is displayed:
• Inspect for the following:
- Open circuit between main relay terminal D and PCM terminal 71/97
- Open main relay GND circuit
- Main relay is stuck open.
- Open or poor GND circuit (PCM terminal 24, 51, 76, 77 or 103)
- 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 the PCM.