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Fault diagnosis
Starter does not crank the engine: control circuit checks
The battery is in good condition, but the starter still does not crank the engine.
Starter does not crank the engine: control circuit checks
Symptoms
- The battery is in good condition, but the starter still does not crank the engine. [1]
Possible causes
- Excessive starting control circuit resistance, poor switch contact or a starter relay fault are all possible causes. [1]
Checks
- Perform a control circuit voltage drop test using the model-specific wiring diagram; if a relay is fitted, check continuity separately in its energized and de-energized states. [1]
What to do
- Locate and repair connections with abnormal voltage drop; adjust or replace faulty switches or relays only when testing does not meet the vehicle manufacturer's specifications. [1]
Applicability and limits
- Conventional starter systems; do not extend the test voltages or internal construction to hybrid ISG or battery-electric systems. No site brand/model dictionary mapping has yet been made; this cannot establish vehicle fitment. Scope: unknown [1]
Related part categories
- Starter relays [1]
- Ignition and starter switches [1]
Sources
[Source 1] DENSO: Starter troubleshooting — Starting system control circuit voltage drop test; 2022-04-27 (accessed 2026-10-30)
https://www.denso-am.eu/news/starter-troubleshooting
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