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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. (See STARTER INSPECTION [L3, AJ].) • 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. (See BATTERY INSPECTION.) (See GENERATOR INSPECTION [AJ] (VIN: JMZ LW19J7*# 300001-, JM0 LW10J300 300001-301405, JM6 LW10J300 300001-, JM8 LW28J**# 300001-301513).)
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. (See DTC TABLE [AJ] (VIN: JMZ LW19J7*# 300001-, JM0 LW10J300 300001-301405, JM6 LW10J300 300001-, JM8 LW28J**# 300001-301513).) 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.