Chrysler Stratus LHD 1997, Interactive Electronic Service Manual

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continuity between the cavity for relay terminal 87
and the starter solenoid terminal at all times. If OK,
go to Step 4. If not OK, repair the open circuit to the
starter solenoid as required.
(4) The coil battery terminal (86) is connected to
the electromagnet in the relay. It is energized when
the ignition switch is held in the Start position. On
vehicles with a manual transmission, the clutch
pedal must be fully depressed for this test. Check for
battery voltage at the cavity for relay terminal 86
with the ignition switch in the Start position, and no
voltage when the ignition switch is released to the
On position. If OK, go to Step 5. If not OK with an
automatic transmission, check for an open or short
circuit to the ignition switch and repair, if required.
If the circuit to the ignition switch is OK, see the
Ignition Switch Test procedure in this group. If not
OK with a manual transmission, check the circuit
between the relay and the clutch pedal position
switch for an open or a short. If the circuit is OK, see
the Clutch Pedal Position Switch Test procedure in
this group.
(5) The coil ground terminal (85) is connected to
the electromagnet in the relay. On vehicles with an
automatic transmission, it is grounded through the
park/neutral position switch only when the gearshift
selector lever is in the Park or Neutral positions. On
vehicles with a manual transmission, it is grounded
at all times. Check for continuity to ground at the
cavity for relay terminal 85. If not OK with an auto-
matic transmission, check for an open or short circuit
to the park/neutral position switch and repair, if
required. If the circuit is OK, see the Park/Neutral
Position Switch Test procedure in this group. If not
OK with a manual transmission, repair the circuit to
ground as required.
SAFETY SWITCHES
For diagnostics,
•
Clutch Pedal Position Switch, refer to Group 6,
Clutch.
•
Park/Neutral Position Switch, refer to Group 21,
Transaxle
IGNITION SWITCH
After testing starter solenoid and relay, test igni-
tion switch and wiring. Refer to Group 8D, Ignition
Systems or Group 8W, Wiring Diagrams. Check all
wiring for opens or shorts, and all connectors for
being loose or corroded.
BATTERY
Refer to Group 8A, Battery for proper procedures.
ALL RELATED WIRING AND CONNECTORS
Refer to Group 8W, Wiring Diagrams,
FEED CIRCUIT RESISTANCE TEST
Before proceeding with this operation, review
Starting System Test. The following operation will
require a voltmeter, accurate to one tenth of a volt.
CAUTION: Before Performing any starter test, the
Ignition and fuel systems must be disabled.
(1) To disable ignition and fuel systems disconnect
the Automatic Shutdown Relay (ASD) in the Power
Distribution Center (PDC).
(2) Check that all wiring harnesses and compo-
nents properly connected. Connect negative lead of
voltmeter to battery negative terminal, and positive
lead to engine block near the battery cable attaching
point (Fig. 2). Rotate and hold the ignition switch in
the START position. If voltage reads above 0.2 volt,
clean or repair the poor contact at ground cable
attaching points. If voltage reading is still above 0.2
volt after correcting poor contacts, replace ground
cable.
(3) Connect the positive voltmeter lead to the bat-
tery positive terminal, and negative lead to battery
positive cable terminal on starter solenoid (Fig. 3).
Rotate and hold the ignition switch in the START
position. If voltage reads above 0.2 volt, clean or
repair the poor contact at:
•
Battery cable to solenoid connection
•
Battery cable to remote terminal
•
Battery cable to battery
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STARTING 8B - 3
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)