Starter Solenoid Does Not Click. Opel Sintra 1997

For 1990-2009 cars

Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No
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DEFINITION: Starter Solenoid Does Not Click

Important:

• | Battery must be in a charged state to avoid misdiagnosis.

• | To avoid misdiagnosis, be sure to zero the DMM befor taking measurements.

1

1. Set the gear selector switch to PARK.
2. Turn the Ignition Switch to START.
3. Using a DMM, measure the voltage from the starter solenoid terminal S to ground.

Is the voltage within the specified range?

0 - 9.5 V

Go to Step 2

Go to Step 7

2

1. Disconnect the transaxle range switch.
2. Turn the ignition switch to START.
3. Using a DMM, measure the voltage from the transaxle range switch connector C1 terminal G to ground.

Is the voltage within the specified range?

0 - 9.5 V

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 10

3

1. Using a DMM, backprobe C201 terminal D5 to ground.
2. Measure voltage.

Is the voltage within the specified range?

0 - 9.5 V

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 13

4 | Check for a poor connection or open in circuit 42. Is there a poor connection or open in circuit 42? | -- | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 6
5 | Repair poor connection or open in circuit 42. Has the repair been made and the system rechecked? | -- | System OK | --
6 | Replace the underhood electrical center. Has the repair been made and the system rechecked? | -- | System OK | --
7 | Connect a remote starter switch between the starter solenoid terminal S and the positive terminal of the battery. Does the starter crank? | -- | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 9
8 | Repair high resistance or poor connection in circuit 1. Has the repair been made and the system rechecked? | -- | System OK | --
9 | Replace the starter solenoid. Has the repair been made and the system rechecked? | -- | System OK | --
10 | Check for an open or high resistance in circuit 6. Is there an open or high resistance in circuit 6? | -- | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 12
11 | Repair the poor connection or open in circuit 6. Has the repair been made and the system rechecked? | -- | System OK | --
12 | Replace/adjust the transaxle range switch. Refer to Automatic Transaxle On-Vehicle Service 7A. Has the repair been made and the system rechecked? | -- | System OK | --
13 | Check circuit 5 for high resistance, poor connection, or open. Is there a high resistance, poor connection, or open in circuit 5? | -- | Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 15
14 | Repair the poor connection or open in circuit 5. Has the repair been made and the system rechecked? | -- | System OK | --
15 | Replace the Ignition Switch. Has the repair been made and the system rechecked? | -- | System OK | --