Starter motor not working
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Stilo Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2001–2007
- Section
- Starting › Starter motor not working
Fault diagnosisStarter motor not working
STARTER MOTOR NOT WORKING
The starter motor does not work when the igntiion is turned ON.
| Results of the tests | ||||
| 0 | CHECKING WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connect the diagnostic equipment (Examiner) and check battery charge | Continue to Step 2 | battery charge insufficient | Recharge the battery Op. 5530B10 | |
| battery charge insufficient | Replace the battery Op. 5530B10 | |||
| 1 | CHECKING ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check continuity/insulation of electrical connection between starter motor and battery See E5010 STARTING AND RECHARING | Continue to Step 2 | Electrical conection broken or not insulated. | Restore continuity/insulation of electrical connection See E5010 STARTING AND RECHARING | |
| 2 | CHECKING ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check continuity/insulation of ignition barrel and starter motor connection. See E5010 STARTING AND RECHARING | Continue to Step 3 | Electrical connection broken or not insulated. | Continue to Step 4 | |
| Check condition and correct operation of starter motor. | Continue to Step 3 | Starter motor faulty. | Overhaul the starter motor. (Op. 5520B14) | |
| Unrepairable starter motor fault | Replace starter motor ( Op. 5520B12) | |||
| 3 | CHECKING IGNITION BARREL | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check that the ignition barrel is working properly. | Continue to Step 7 | Ignition barrel damaged. | Change the ignition barrel Op. 5520A10. | |
| 4 | CHECKING ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check continuity/insulation of electrical connection between ignition block and engine bay control unit See E5010 STARTING AND RECHARING | Continue to Step 5 | Electrical connection broken or not insulated. | Restore continuity/insulation of electrical connection See E5010 STARTING AND RECHARING | |
| 5 | CHECKING ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check continuity/insulation of electrical connection between engine bay control unit and starter motor See E5010 STARTING AND RECHARING | Continue to Step 6 | Electrical connection broken or not insulated. | Restore continuity/insulation of electrical connection See E5010 STARTING AND RECHARING | |
| 6 | CHECKING CORRECT OPERATION | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check that the fault is no longer present | End of diagnosis | Fault persists | Change the engine bay control unit Op. 5505A13. Search for the fault starting from another symptom' | |
| 7 | CHECKING CORRECT OPERATION | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check that the fault is no longer present | End of diagnosis | Fault persists | Change theh engine bay control unit. Op. 5520B10 Search for the fault starting from another symptom' | |
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- TOOLBattery testerSearch: car battery tester
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