Neon L4-2.0L SOHC (1995)
Starter Motor: Customer Interest
Vehicle - No Crank/No Start/Solenoid Clicks
NO: 08-39-96
GROUP: Electrical
DATE: Nov. 15, 1996
SUBJECT:
Vehicle Will Not Start - Starter Solenoid Clicks With No Motor Engagement
MODELS:
1995 (PL) Neon
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Vehicle will not start, starter solenoid clicks with no motor engagement. This mainly occurs after high humidity and cold ambient temperatures of 32
degrees and below. The no start condition is caused by internal icing in the starter solenoid. Corrosion from earlier freezing can also produce the same
symptom in warmer weather.
DIAGNOSIS:
If vehicle is in freezing temperatures, listen for starter solenoid clicking, if motor does not engage, proceed to the Repair Procedure. If vehicle is located
in temperatures above freezing, inspect the starter for signs of corrosion or moisture, if found proceed to the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
1
04793210
Starter Assembly
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This bulletin involves the replacement of the starter with a new sealed starter.
1.
Disconnect battery negative cable.
2.
Raise vehicle.
3.
On vehicles equipped with A/C:
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Using a floor jack or jack stand, support the engine and transmission assembly so they will not rotate.
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Remove the front engine mount bolt from the insulator and front crossmember mounting bracket.
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Lower the front of the engine, rotate the engine forward allowing easier removal of the starter motor.
4.
For easier servicing, do not remove the wiring from the starter at this time.
5.
Remove the two bolts attaching the starter to the transmission housing.
6.
Remove the starter/starter solenoid assembly from the transmission housing. Position the starter to gain access to the wiring connectors.
7.
Remove the battery positive cable nut and remove the battery positive and generator output wire from the starter.
8.
Disconnect the push-on solenoid connector.
9.
Position the starter vertically such that the pinion end faces downward.
10.
Remove the starter through the bottom of the vehicle. Move aside the A/C plumbing as necessary.
11.
Install the new starter, by inserting through the same path as old starter was removed from.
12.
Clean the corrosion1dirt from the cable and wire terminals before installing the wiring to the solenoid.
13.
Connect the battery positive and generator out-put wire to the starter solenoid post.
