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Starter motor not working

Fault diagnosisStarter motor not working

STARTER MOTOR NOT WORKING

When the key is turned to the ON position, the instruments light up; in the Starting position, the starter motor does not turn.

STEP	OPERATIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT	TEST RESULTS
1	MOTOR POWER SUPPLY CHECK	ALL OK	PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED	ACTION
	Check that the supply lead between the battery and the starter motor is intact and securely fastened	Move on to Step	1. Lead fastening slack	1. Secure the lead
		Move on to Step	2. Lead broken	2. Replace the lead
2	STARTER MOTOR RELAY FEED CHECK	ALL OK	PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED	ACTION
	Check the connection between the switch and the starter motor relay and the operation of the relay	Move on to Step	1. No continuity between the switch and the engine compartment junction unit	1. Restore wiring
			2. No continuity in the engine compartment junction unit	2. Replace the engine compartment junction unit See in Op. 5550A13
			3. No continuity between the engine compartment junction unit and the starter motor relay	3. Restore wiring
			4. Relay damaged	4. Replace the relay See in Op. 5520B18 Starter motor SOLENOID - R.R. with motor removed
3	SWITCH CHECK	ALL OK	PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED	ACTION
	Check the operation and the condition of the switch. Operate the switch and check the contact	Move on to Step	No contact at the pin for the starter motor relay	Replace the ignition switch See in Op. 5520A12 IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY - R.R. for versions with AIR BAG
4	CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATION	ALL OK	PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED	ACTION
	Check that the fault is no longer present		Fault persists	Replace the starter motor See in Op. 5520B12 STARTER MOTOR - R.R. for versions with air conditioning

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