I checked the wire to starter solenoid and have no power with key on!

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Do you have a voltmeter and know how to use one? That is the only way you can go about testing. You also need a helper to cycle the key while you are checking for power at the starter solenoid.
You see, the problem could be anywhere in the starting circuit, from the ignition switch to the starter solenoid, and it could be a bad part or a bad connection. So you start at the end-which is the starter solenoid, mounted on the starter motor.
So you turn the key to start (first time or anytime) and there should be power on the small wire to the solenoid. Use the voltmeter and check for power while someone turns key to start. If the wire has power everytime the key is in start, this means the solenoid on the starter may be bad, OR the small wire is not making a good connection-common on the push on type electrical connectors.
If you find no power on the first or second time, this tells you the problem is back somewhere in the circuit. Now you will need a wiring diagram to see your start circuit. Use the voltmeter same way at other places. For example if there is a start relay, you pull it out, figure the pattern on the relay wiring, and probe for power with the voltmeter in the appropriate slot of the relay terminals-with key held in start. Keep checking like this-there are not that many things involved in the start circuit. Keep looking for a loose or corroded connection-use an electronic spray cleaner to clean electrical connections.
I have an old Datsun pickup, does the same thing, it was the electrical connection right on the starter solenoid. Sometimes just didn't make good contact. Good luck.+

Nov 01, 2016 • Cars & Trucks

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I have a 97 ford escort changed the battery and starter and all I get is a click. The engine doesn't turn. Could some one help

Just to be safe always check the obvious, make sure you can rotate the engine over with a socket/ratchet to be sure it is not seized, then check to be sure the hot wire to the solenoid ( big wire to stud on solenoid) has battery power with key in run position, check for battery power on the starter solenoid (small wire to activate solenoid) with the key turned to start the vehicle, , there should be power at the solenoid to engage the starter motor, if no power on the large wire trace back to find fault, same for the solenoid power from key, but from your statement of a click when trying to start sounds like solenoid is engaging . so either the power to the starter from battery seems to be open or to low voltage getting to starter from corroded wires, or the engine could be seized.

Apr 17, 2016 • Ford Cars & Trucks

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99 mustang won't start it only do 1 click. If it

Battery good, cables good, all connections clean and tight, no corrosion on battery terminals?
Try to determine if click is from solenoid on the starter or starter relay. Turn the headlights on and watch them while someone turns the key to start. If they get dim, probably the starter-have it tested-even new ones are sometimes bad. If lights don't dim, you will need to check the start circuit. Check for power on the small wire to starter solenoid when key is held in start. If no power there, work back towards the ignition switch. Check the neutral safety switch-should have power in and power out when key held in crank. The ignition switch will have a start wire out of the switch going to the neutral safety switch. It should have power with key in start, the only time the start wire will have power.
Post back with what you find-good luck.

Sep 25, 2013 • Ford Mustang Cars & Trucks

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2001 kia Rio no start no crank. Took starter out and had tested. Tests good. Check power at start solenoid. Turn key to start position and I would have power to solenoid wire. Plugged wire onto starter....

Bad connection at the battery. As soon as large current is demanded by the starter, you lose the connection. Make sure both terminal connections on battery are clean and tight. Now is a good time to do a voltage drop test. Watch youtube videos. Most are quite good at explaining the test. This test is great for finding a bad connection.

Sep 28, 2017 • 2002 Kia Rio

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2001 jeep cherokee sport will not crank

But those are ignition parts. If the car won't crank, there is a problem between the battery, ignition switch, and the starter.
Try this, Darren: With key on, does your dash light up, gauges working and check engine light on? Turn key to start. Do you hear a click form the area of the starter? If you hear the starter solenoid click, and you know the battery is charged up good, then likely the starter is out, and needs to be taken off for testing or replacement. But that is assuming that the battery cables and their.connections are good and allowing full battery power to the starter.
If you hear no click in start, turn the headlights on and watch their intensity while someone turns key to crank. If the lights dim noticeably and no cranking, then the starter is bad or needs testing. If the lights don't change intensity when key is at crank position, then possibly the starter solenoid is bad or the circuit from ignition switch to the starter solenoid is not allowing current to pass. Take off the small wire (brown, I think) from the starter solenoid and see if it has power when key is in crank position. If it has power, the starter has to come off-it or the solenoid is bad. If no power on the solenoid wire with key in crank, then the circuit from ignition switch to the solenoid will have to be checked. There are at least a couple of components in that path- one is the starter relay, another is the neutral safety switch (or clutch switch on manuals). Also if no power on the solenoid wire, check the 30 amp fuse in the power distribution center by the battery. It may be fuse # 10, at least it is on a '97 Jeep. Heck, check all your fuses while you're at it.
Good luck.

Jun 02, 2012 • Jeep Cherokee Cars & Trucks

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93 corsica not starting

When you turn the key to on, does everything come on, all the dash and warning lights?
When you turn the key to cranking, power is sent to the solenoid mounted on the starter, through a small purple wire. This is what engages the starter. But the path from the ignition switch to that solenoid travels through a starter relay and a neutral safety switch(for automatics) or a clutch safety switch (for manual transaxles). Check for power with a testlight or voltmeter at that purple wire on the starter solenoid when someone holds the key in crank. If you have power there, the solenoid is bad, and starter needs to come out to replace the solenoid. Doesn't sound like that, though. Usually they make a clicking sound when, or before going out. I think maybe the relay is bad or the neutral safety switch may be your problem(or the clutch switch if you have a manual).
Good luck.

Dec 02, 2011 • 1993 Chevrolet Corsica

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Starter clicks but won't turn over the edngine

Hi, the starter is malfunctioning. It could also be a ignition issue as well, here is a quick starter test procedure that will help you troubleshoot a bit.

Check for 12 volts on the large wire attached to the top terminal on the starter relay. It should have battery voltage. If not, the battery, terminals or wire is bad.
Check the small wire on the solenoid for power when the key is in the start position. Remove the small wire on the solenoid and have a helper hold the key in the start position. Check the wire for battery voltage. If there is voltage, the starter is bad. If there is no voltage, replace the wire.
Check the fuse in the fuse box under the hood on the left fender well. If it is good, check the relay by pulling it out and checking for power at one terminal with the key off. If there is no power, the problem is in the fuse box between the fuse and the relay. If there is power, have the helper hold the key in the start position once again and check for power at another terminal from the ignition key. If there is power, the relay is bad. If there is no power, the starter circuit is suspect.
Check to see if there is power to the neutral safety switch if there is no power at the relay. Use the voltmeter to check for power with the key in start. If there is power going in, check for power going out. If there is no power going in, the security system or ignition switch is suspect. If there is power going in and none coming out, the switch is bad. If there is power coming out, the problem is between the neutral switch and the relay.
Remove the cover on the bottom of the steering column. Check the solid yellow wire for power when the key is in the start position. If there is no power, the ignition switch is bad.

May 31, 2011 • 1991 Dodge Power Ram 50

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Starter clicks but doesn't fire engine. Just put in a new battery. Occaisionally, on the 5th or 6th try it starts.

Yes. the starter is malfunctioning at this time. it could also eb a ignition issue as well. here is a quick starter test procedure that will help you troubleshoot a bit.

Step 1 Check for 12 volts on the large wire attached to the top terminal on the starter relay. It should have battery voltage. If not, the battery, terminals or wire is bad.

Step 2 Check the small wire on the solenoid for power when the key is in the start position. Remove the small wire on the solenoid and have a helper hold the key in the start position. Check the wire for battery voltage. If there is voltage, the starter is bad. If there is no voltage, replace the wire.

Step 3 Check the fuse in the fuse box under the hood on the left fender well. If it is good, check the relay by pulling it out and checking for power at one terminal with the key off. If there is no power, the problem is in the fuse box between the fuse and the relay. If there is power, have the helper hold the key in the start position once again and check for power at another terminal from the ignition key. If there is power, the relay is bad. If there is no power, the starter circuit is suspect.

Step 4 Check to see if there is power to the neutral safety switch if there is no power at the relay. Use the voltmeter to check for power with the key in start. If there is power going in, check for power going out. If there is no power going in, the security system or ignition switch is suspect. If there is power going in and none coming out, the switch is bad. If there is power coming out, the problem is between the neutral switch and the relay.

Step 5 Remove the cover on the bottom of the steering column. Check the solid yellow wire for power when the key is in the start position. If there is no power, the ignition switch is bad.

Sep 21, 2009 • Dodge Caravan Cars & Trucks

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Pontiac Montana starting problem

All 4 power wires go together on the large center stud on the solenoid.
The purple wire goes on the small stud.
The purple wire supplys the trigger signal when the key is turned to the start position.Since your solenoid is clicking when the key is turned to start this is working properly.
I would check battery connections and then check power connections on solenoid again.Make sure all connections are clean and tight.

Nov 06, 2008 • 2000 Pontiac Montana

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Starting problem

alternator. take it off and take it down to an auto parts store and have them test it

Jun 25, 2008 • 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier

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There is probably a starter relay in the under hood fuse / relay box. When you turn the key to start on newer vehicles that power signal isn't going to the solenoid . It's an input to a control module . BCM , PCM etc... Then the PCM energizes the relay closing the contacts sending voltage to the starter . What year , make an model vehicle ? Do you know what a relay is ?

Testimonial: "I switched the relays around and still same thing I ran a wire from solenoid to hot and it starts up but cant crawl under there everytime i Go somewhere"

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Jeff Armer Nov 06, 2015

You can jump start from the relay , no need to crawl under there . Pull the relay out of it's spot in the fuse/ relay box . Look at the bottom of the relay ,you will see four numbers , 85,86 , 87, 30 . If you take a piece of wire an jump 87 an 30 the starter will crank over , provided pin 30 has battery voltage .
Jeff Armer Nov 06, 2015

You can test with a test light , two should have B+ 30 & 85 I think or 86 , don't remember off the top of my head . You could go on youtube an check out a few videos on this. No crank no start
Joe Turner Nov 09, 2015

I replaced the starter relay n nothing still what would keep it from starting I jumped it with gator clip in the plug on the solenoid to the hot on the starter it cranked but it won't crank anymore! I checked the wiring harness under the dash n it has power till I try to start it! Then the test light goes out any suggestions?
Jeff Armer Nov 09, 2015

Ignition switch, maybe . Here watch this video , mite give you some direction . https://youtu.be/6rWrRzzZ_3s
Joe Turner Nov 12, 2015

I replaced the ignition switch and put a brand new relay in still not getting power to solenoid is there a fusable link for the ignition switch to the solenoid
Jeff Armer Nov 13, 2015

What make vehicle is this ? model an year too ?
Joe Turner Nov 13, 2015

Chevrolet Impala 2007 Chevrolet Impala 2007

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May not help, but, with power issues, the first place I'm gonna check is the fuse box...

Testimonial: "Ive checked all fuses under hood and passenger compartment and all were good!I have power at the switch area but not going into the solenoid to engage the starter I used a jumper and it starts when attaching it to the hot on the starter but no power at where it plugs into the solenoid!"

Joe Turner Nov 09, 2015

I checked all the fuses n they are all good! I replaced the starter relay n nothing! I checked the wiring harness under the dash n it has power till I try to start then test light goes out! Any suggestions?

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