NO.3 WILL NOT CRANK [L3]


BME010300103241

3

WILL NOT CRANK

DESCRIPTION

Starter does not work.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

• Open starter circuit between ignition switch and starter
• Low or dead battery.
• Charging system malfunction.
• Starter interlock switch malfunction (with starter interlock system).
• Starter malfunction
• Seized/hydrolocked engine, flywheel

Diagnostic procedure

STEP

INSPECTION

RESULTS

ACTION

1
Inspect the following:
• Battery connection
• Battery condition
• Clutch is fully depressed. (with starter interlock system)
• 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.
No
Repair or replace the components as required.
4
Do any other electrical accessories work?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Inspect the charging system.
5
Connect the WDS or equivalent to the DLC-2.
Retrieve any continuous memory DTCs.
Are there any continuous memory DTCs displayed?
Yes

DTC is displayed:

Go to the applicable DTC inspection.

Communication error message is displayed:

Inspect for the following:
• Open circuit between main relay and PCM terminal 2Y
• Open circuit between main relay terminal E and PCM terminal 2X
• Main relay is stuck open.
• Open or poor GND circuit (PCM terminal 4X, 2AB or 2AC)
• Poor connection of vehicle body GND
No

No DTC is displayed:

Inspect the following:
• START circuit in ignition switch
• Open circuit between ignition switch and starter
• Starter interlock switch (with stater interlock system)
6
Retrieve any KOEO DTCs.
Are there DTCs displayed during KOEO inspection?
Yes

DTC is displayed:

Go to the applicable DTC inspection.
No

No DTC is displayed:

Inspect the following:
• START circuit in ignition switch
• Open circuit between ignition switch and starter
• Starter interlock switch (with stater interlock system)
7
Verify test results.
• If normal, return to diagnostic index to service any additional symptoms.
• If malfunction remains, replace PCM.