Starter Solenoid Clicks, Engine Does Not Crank. Opel Sintra 1997

For 1990-2009 cars

Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No
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DEFINITION: Starter Solenoid Clicks, Engine Does Not Crank

Important:

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

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

1

1. Set the gear selector to PARK.
2. Turn the ignition switch to START.
3. Using a DMM, measure the voltage from the battery positive terminal to the starter solenoid terminal B.

Is the voltage less than 0.5 volt?

0 - 0.5 V

Go to Step 2

Go to Step 5

2

1. Turn the ignition switch to START.
2. Using a DMM, measure the voltage from the battery negative terminal to G111.

Is the voltage less than 0.5 volt?

0 - 0.5 V

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 6

3 | Connect a remote starter switch between the starter solenoid terminal S and the battery positive terminal. Does the starter crank? | -- | Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 7
4 | Repair high resistance or poor connection in starter circuit. Has the repair been made and the system rechecked? | -- | System OK | --
5 | Replace the battery positive cable. Has the repair been made and the system rechecked? | -- | System OK | --
6 | Replace the battery negative cable. Has the repair been made and the system rechecked? | -- | System OK | --
7 | Replace the starter assemble. Has the repair been made and the system rechecked? | -- | System OK | --