23 · Diagnostics

Starter motor not working

Make: Fiat
Model: Ducato Factory Service Manual
Year: 2002–2006
Section: Starting › Starter motor not working

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Fault diagnosisStarter motor not working

STARTER MOTOR NOT WORKING

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

STEP	OPERATIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT	TEST RESULTS
0	PRELIMINARY CHECKS	ALL OK	PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED	ACTION
	Turn the key ON and check that the generator comes on (it should then go off when the engine is running)	Move on to Step 1	The generator does not come on	See table K40 BATTERY CHARGING WARNING LIGHT NOT WORKING
1	ELECTRICAL CONNECTION CHECK	ALL OK	PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED	ACTION
	Check the connections between battery, ignition switch and starter motor. See E5010 STARTING AND RECHARING	Move on to Step 2	Connections not correct	Restore battery connections See E5010 STARTING AND RECHARING
			Earth lead damaged	Replace the lead
			Lead between battery and starter motor damaged	Replace the lead Op. 5530B26 LEAD BETWEEN BATTERY AND STARTER MOTOR - R+R
2	CHECK STARTER MOTOR CONNECTIONS	ALL OK	PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED	ACTION
	Check connections between: battery, ignition switch and motor control relay; battery and motor control relay; relay, switch for remote control switch and starter motor. See E5010 STARTING AND RECHARING	Move on to Step 3	Connections not correct	Repair the connections See E5010 STARTING AND RECHARING
			Relay faulty	Replace the relay
			Switch faulty	Replace the switch
3	IGNITION SWITCH CHECK	ALL OK	PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED	ACTION
	Check the condition of the ignition switch and that it is working properly	Move on to Step 4	Ignition switch fault	Repair or replace the ignition switch Op. 5520A12 IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY - R R FOR VERSIONS WITH AIR BAG
4	CHECK STARTER MOTOR	ALL OK	PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED	ACTION
	Check the condition of the ignition switch and that it is working properly	End of diagnosis	Fault in starter motor	Service the starter motor
			Non-resettable fault in starter motor	Replace the starter motor Op. 5520B10 STARTER MOTOR - R+R

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