My engine will not crank over but I did everything

Hi,

Are the lock issues something that started at the same time as the other issue?

As far as the no start, if the starter is just giving you a click and the battery is new (terminals are clean and tight), then there is a good chance the starter has failed.

Take a look through this link and let me know if it helps:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/starter-not-working-repair

Since you hear the starter click, reconfirm that all connections are clean and tight. If they are, I would remove the starter and have it bench tested at a parts store. Most will do it for free. If it is determined the starter is bad, here is a link that explains in general how one is replaced. If you provide the engine size, I can get you the directions specific to your vehicle.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-starter-motor

Let me know if this helps or if you have other questions.

Take care,
Joe

Hi,

It sounds like they were jumping it at the starter relay. If the starter engaged, then the starter itself is good. Chances are the relay is bad or there even could be a blown fuse.

Let me know the engine size. It will either be a 3.5L, a 3.9L, or a 5.3L V8.

If you look at the pic I attached, it is for the 3.5L V6. I highlighted the starter fuse and relay. Now, if he jumped the red and purple wire in the relay connector, then the fuse is good. That leaves the relay or a signal issue from the ECM or a bad ground for the relay.

If you look at pic 2, it shows the under hood fuse box. I highlighted the fuse and the relay. If you find the engine is a 3.5L, check that fuse. If it is good, remove the relay and switch it with a different one in the box that has the same part number. Or, here is a link that shows how to check a relay:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit

Also, when checking the fuse, confirm power to it and out from it. Here is a link showing how that is done:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

Let me know what you find.

Joe

Hi,

Sounds like a plan. However, I am not showing a 3.6L as an option for this vehicle. See the attached.

Let me know.
Joe

Were you able to check the fuse and relay?

Joe

Okay, I have a feeling either the ignition switch is bad or the body control module. Take a look at the pic below. I need you to locate the body control module under the dash (left side). I need you to check for a voltage signal from the switch to the BCM (white wire).

Let me know.

Joe

Hi,

You are very welcome. Please feel free to come back anytime in the future if you need help.

Take care and God Bless,

Joe

Hello,

It sounds like you have a starter that is out and needs to be replaced or you have a security light flashing?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-reset-a-security-system

If not here is a guide that will help you see how to confirm the failure by testing the trigger side of the starter. Have a helper turn the key to the start position while you check for power to the smaller wire on the starter. You should have 12+ volts. If you do, have the starter checked. If there isn't that much power, check the starter relay, and the ignition switch.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-starter-motor

Check the starter relay as well. Here is how to change the starter on your car.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit

Check out the diagrams (Below) Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken

Have you checked to see if there is power to the solenoid when the key is in the start position?

I need to make sure you understood my question. By jumping the starter with a screwdriver or something like that, you are transferring power from the larger wire (direct from the battery) to the solenoid. So it will appear that it has power. The solenoid wire, the smaller one, shouldn't have power until the key is in the start position. If that is what you found, the starter should engage unless there is a bad connection at the battery, at which point, you will hear a click and nothing more.

Again, if the larger wire from the battery is clean, tight, and in good condition, and the smaller wire to the solenoid only gets power when the key is in the start position, it should work unless the starter itself is bad.