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Fiat Grande Punto Factory Service Manual (2005-2012)22 · Fault diagnosis
22 · Diagnostics

Starter motor not working

Make
Fiat
Model
Grande Punto Factory Service Manual
Year
2005–2012
Section
Starting › 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.

Results of the tests
1STARTER MOTOR CONNECTIONS CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check the connections between the battery, alternator and starter motor see wiring diagram

See E5010 STARTING AND RECHARING

Move on to Step 2Connections not correct.Restore the correct connections.
2STARTER MOTOR RELAY FEED CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

- Check the connection between the switch and relay

Using a Tester, check whether the lack of continuity is between the switch and the engine compartment junction unit or between the engine compartment junction unit and the motor relay see wiring diagram

See E5010 STARTING AND RECHARING

Move on to Step 3

1. Junction unit continuity failure

2. Lack of continuity in one cable

1.Replace the control unit

Op. 5505A13 ADDITIONAL JUNCTION UNIT IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT - R.R.

2. Replace the lead involved

3SWITCH CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check the operation and the condition of the switch.

Operate the switch

Move on to Step 4Ignition switch faulty.

Replace the switch

Op. 5520A18 IGNITION SWITCH CONTACT CARRIER LOCK BARREL - R.R.

4STARTER MOTOR CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check the condition of the ignition switch and that it is working properlyEnd of diagnosisFault in starter motor.Replace the starter motor

Parts & tools for this job For 2005 Fiat Grande Punto

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