2002 CHRYSLER VOYAGER starter relay

CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
STARTER
ENGAGES,
SPINS OUT
BEFORE
ENGINE
STARTS.1. BROKEN TEETH ON
STARTER RING GEAR.1. REMOVE STARTER. INSPECT RING GEAR AND REPLACE
IF NECESSARY.
2. STARTER ASSEMBLY
FAULTY.2. IF ALL OTHER STARTING SYSTEM COMPONENTS AND
CIRCUITS CHECK OK, REPLACE STARTER ASSEMBLY.
STARTER DOES
NOT
DISENGAGE.1. STARTER
IMPROPERLY
INSTALLED.1. INSTALL STARTER. TIGHTEN STARTER MOUNTING
HARDWARE TO CORRECT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
2. STARTER RELAY
FAULTY.2. REFER TO RELAY TEST, IN THIS SECTION. REPLACE
RELAY, IF NECESSARY.
3. IGNITION SWITCH
FAULTY.3. REFER TO IGNITION SWITCH TEST, IN THE STEERING
SECTION. REPLACE SWITCH, IF NECESSARY.
4. STARTER ASSEMBLY
FAULTY.4. IF ALL OTHER STARTING SYSTEM COMPONENTS AND
CIRCUITS CHECK OK, REPLACE STARTER ASSEMBLY.
5. FAULTY TEETH ON
RING GEAR.5. ROTATE FLYWHEEL 360É, AND INSPECT TEETH AND RING
GEAR REPLACED IF DAMAGED.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - CONTROL
CIRCUIT TEST
The starter control circuit has:
²Starter motor with integral solenoid
²Starter relay
²Transmission range sensor, or Park/Neutral
Position switch with automatic transmissions
²Ignition switch
²Battery
²All related wiring and connections
²Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
CAUTION: Before performing any starter tests, the
ignition and fuel systems must be disabled.
²To disable ignition and fuel systems, disconnect
the Automatic Shutdown Relay (ASD). The ASD relay
is located in the Power Distribution Center (PDC).
Refer to the PDC cover for the proper relay location.
STARTER SOLENOID
WARNING: CHECK TO ENSURE THAT THE TRANS-
MISSION IS IN THE PARK POSITION WITH THE
PARKING BRAKE APPLIED.
(1) Verify battery condition. Battery must be in
good condition with a full charge before performing
any starter tests. Refer to Battery Tests.
(2) Perform Starter Solenoid test BEFORE per-
forming the starter relay test.(3) Perform a visual inspection of the starter/
starter solenoid for corrosion, loose connections or
faulty wiring.
(4) Locate and remove the starter relay from the
Power Distribution Center (PDC). Refer to the PDC
label for relay identification and location.
(5) Connect a remote starter switch or a jumper
wire between the remote battery positive post and
terminal 87 of the starter relay connector.
(a) If engine cranks, starter/starter solenoid is
good. Go to the Starter Relay Test.
(b) If engine does not crank or solenoid chatters,
check wiring and connectors from starter relay to
starter solenoid for loose or corroded connections.
Particularly at starter terminals.
(c) Repeat test. If engine still fails to crank prop-
erly, trouble is within starter or starter mounted
solenoid, and replace starter. Inspect the ring gear
teeth.
STARTER RELAY
WARNING: CHECK TO ENSURE THAT THE TRANS-
MISSION IS IN THE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION
WITH THE PARKING BRAKE APPLIED.
RELAY TEST
The starter relay is located in the Power Distribu-
tion Center (PDC) in the engine compartment. Refer
to the PDC label for relay identification and location.
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Remove the starter relay from the PDC as
described in this group to perform the following tests:
(1) A relay in the de-energized position should
have continuity between terminals 87A and 30, and
no continuity between terminals 87 and 30. If OK, go
to Step 2. If not OK, replace the faulty relay.
(2) Resistance between terminals 85 and 86 (elec-
tromagnet) should be 75  5 ohms. If OK, go to Step
3. If not OK, replace the faulty relay.
(3) Connect a battery B+ lead to terminals 86 and
a ground lead to terminal 85 to energize the relay.
The relay should click. Also test for continuity
between terminals 30 and 87, and no continuity
between terminals 87A and 30. If OK, refer to Relay
Circuit Test procedure. If not OK, replace the faulty
relay.CAV FUNCTION
30 B (+)
85 P/N POSITION SW.SENSE
86 IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT
87 STARTER RELAY OUTPUT
87A NO CONNECT
RELAY CIRCUIT TEST
(1) The relay common feed terminal cavity (30) is
connected to battery voltage and should be hot at all
times. If OK, go to Step 2. If not OK, repair the open
circuit to the PDC fuse as required.
(2) The relay normally closed terminal (87A) is
connected to terminal 30 in the de-energized position,
but is not used for this application. Go to Step 3.
(3) The relay normally open terminal (87) is con-
nected to the common feed terminal (30) in the ener-
gized position. This terminal supplies battery voltage
to the starter solenoid field coils. There should be
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 and
the clutch pedal is depressed (manual trans). Check
for battery voltage at the cavity for relay terminal 86
with the ignition switch in the Start position and the
clutch pedal is depressed (manual trans), and no
voltage when the ignition switch is released to the
On position. If OK, go to Step 5. If not OK, 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.
(5) The coil ground terminal (85) is connected to
the electromagnet in the relay. It is grounded
through the transmission range sensor only when the
gearshift selector lever is in the Park or Neutral
positions. Check for continuity to ground at the cav-
ity for relay terminal 85. If not OK with an auto-
matic transmission, check for an open or short circuit
to the transmission range sensor and repair. It is
grounded by the PCM if the conditions are right to
start the car. For automatic trans. cars the PCM
must see Park Neutral switch and near zero engine
rpm. For manual trans. cars the PCM only needs to
see near zero engine rpm. To diagnose the Park Neu-
tral switch of the trans range sensor refer to the
transaxle section for more information. Check for
continuity to ground while the ignition switch is in
the start position. If not OK and the vehicle has an
automatic trans. verify Park Neutral switch opera-
Starter Relay Pinout
Starter Relay Pinout
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tion. If that checks OK check for continuity between
PCM and the terminal 85. Repair open circuit as
required. If OK, the PCM may be defective.
SAFETY SWITCHES
For diagnostics of the Transmission Range Sensor,
refer to the Transaxle section for more information.
If equipped with Clutch Interlock/Upstop Switch,
refer to Diagnosis and Testing in the Clutch section.
IGNITION SWITCH
After testing starter solenoid and relay, test igni-
tion switch and wiring. Refer to the Ignition Section
or Wiring Diagrams for more information. Check all
wiring for opens or shorts, and all connectors for
being loose or corroded.
BATTERY
For battery diagnosis and testing, refer to the Bat-
tery section for procedures.
ALL RELATED WIRING AND CONNECTORS
Refer to Wiring Diagrams for more information.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - FEED CIRCUIT
RESISTANCE TEST
Before proceeding with this operation, review Diag-
nostic Preparation and Starter Feed Circuit Tests.
The following operation will require a voltmeter,
accurate to 1/10 of a volt.
CAUTION: Ignition and Fuel systems must be dis-
abled to prevent engine start while performing the
following tests.
(1) To disable the Ignition and Fuel systems, dis-
connect the Automatic Shutdown Relay (ASD). The
ASD relay is located in the Power Distribution Cen-
ter (PDC). Refer to the PDC cover for proper relay
location.
(2) Gain access to battery terminals.
(3) With all wiring harnesses and components
properly connected, perform the following:
(a) Connect the negative lead of the voltmeter to
the battery negative post, and positive lead to the
battery negative cable clamp. Rotate and hold the
ignition switch in the START position. Observe the
voltmeter. If voltage is detected, correct poor con-
tact between cable clamp and post.
(b) Connect positive lead of the voltmeter to the
battery positive post, and negative lead to the bat-
tery positive cable clamp. Rotate and hold the igni-
tion switch key in the START position. Observe the
voltmeter. If voltage is detected, correct poor con-
tact between the cable clamp and post.(c) Connect negative lead of voltmeter to battery
negative terminal, and positive lead to engine
block near the battery cable attaching point.
Rotate and hold the ignition switch in the START
position. If voltage reads above 0.2 volt, correct
poor contact at ground cable attaching point. If
voltage reading is still above 0.2 volt after correct-
ing poor contacts, replace ground cable.
(4) Connect positive voltmeter lead to the starter
motor housing and the negative lead to the battery
negative terminal. Hold the ignition switch key in
the START position. If voltage reads above 0.2 volt,
correct poor starter to engine ground.
(a) Connect the positive voltmeter lead to the
battery positive terminal, and negative lead to bat-
tery cable terminal on starter solenoid. Rotate and
hold the ignition switch in the START position. If
voltage reads above 0.2 volt, correct poor contact at
battery cable to solenoid connection. If reading is
still above 0.2 volt after correcting poor contacts,
replace battery positive cable.
(b) If resistance tests do not detect feed circuit
failures, replace the starter motor.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - FEED CIRCUIT
TEST
NOTE: The following results are based upon the
vehicle being at room temperature.
The following procedure will require a suitable
volt-ampere tester (Fig. 3).
CAUTION: Before performing any starter tests, the
ignition and fuel systems must be disabled.
(1) Check battery before performing this test. Bat-
tery must be fully charged.
(2) Connect a volt-ampere tester to the battery ter-
minals. Refer to the operating instructions provided
with the tester being used.
Fig. 3 Volt Ampere Tester
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(3) To disable the ignition and fuel systems, dis-
connect the Automatic Shutdown Relay (ASD). The
ASD relay is located in the Power Distribution Cen-
ter (PDC). Refer to the PDC cover for proper relay
location.
(4) Verify that all lights and accessories are OFF,
and the transmission shift selector is in the PARK
and SET parking brake.
CAUTION: Do not overheat the starter motor or
draw the battery voltage below 9.6 volts during
cranking operations.
(5) Rotate and hold the ignition switch in the
START position. Observe the volt-ampere tester (Fig.
3).
²If voltage reads above 9.6 volts, and amperage
draw reads above 280 amps, check for engine seizing
or faulty starter.
²If voltage reads 12.4 volts or greater and amper-
age reads 0 to 10 amps, check for corroded cables
and/or bad connections.
²Voltage below 9.6 volts and amperage draw
above 300 amps, the problem is the starter. Replace
the starter refer to starter removal.
(6) After the starting system problems have been
corrected, verify the battery state-of-charge and
charge battery if necessary. Disconnect all testing
equipment and connect ASD relay. Start the vehicle
several times to assure the problem has been cor-
rected.SPECIFICATIONS
STARTER
MANUFACTURER NIPPONDENSO
Engine Application 2.4L /3.3/3.8L
Power rating 1.2 Kw
Voltage 12 VOLTS
No. of Fields 4
No. of Poles 4
Brushes 4
Drive Conventional Gear Train
Free running Test
Voltage 11
Amperage Draw 73 Amp
Minimum Speed 3401 RPM
SolenoidClosing Voltage 7.5 Volts
Cranking Amperage Draw
test150 - 200 Amps.
Engine should be up to operating temperature.
Extremely heavy oil or tight engine will increase
starter amperage draw.
Torques
DESCRIPTION N´m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs.
Starter Mounting Bolts 47.4 35
Starter Solenoid Battery Nut 11.3 8.3 100
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Component Page
Mid Reading Lamps.................... 8W-44
Mode Door Actuator.................... 8W-42
Multi- Function Switch........... 8W-50, 52, 53
Output Speed Sensor................... 8W-31
Overhead Console..................... 8W-49
Oxygen Sensor 1/1 Upstream............. 8W-30
Oxygen Sensor 1/2 Downstream.......... 8W-30
Park Lamp Relay...................... 8W-10
Park Lamps.......................... 8W-50
Park/Turn Signal Lamps................ 8W-50
Parking Brake Switch.................. 8W-40
Passenger Airbag...................... 8W-43
Positive Temperature Coefficients......... 8W-10
Power Liftgate Module.................. 8W-61
Power Liftgate Motor................... 8W-61
Power Mirror Switch................... 8W-62
Power Mirrors........................ 8W-62
Power Outlet......................... 8W-41
Power Seat Circuit Breaker.............. 8W-10
Power Seat Front Riser Motors........... 8W-63
Power Seat Horizontal Motors............ 8W-63
Power Seat Horizontal Position Sensors.... 8W-63
Power Seat Rear Riser Motors............ 8W-63
Power Seat Rear Riser Position Sensors.... 8W-63
Power Seat Recliner Motors.............. 8W-63
Power Seat Switches................... 8W-63
Power Window Circuit Breaker........... 8W-10
Power Window Motors.................. 8W-60
Power Window Switches................ 8W-60
Powertrain Control Module.............. 8W-30
Radiator Fan Relays................... 8W-42
Radiator Fans........................ 8W-42
Radio Choke.......................... 8W-47
Radio............................... 8W-47
Reading Lamps....................... 8W-44
Rear A/C-Heater Unit.................. 8W-42
Rear Auto Temp Control Switch........... 8W-42
Rear Blower Front Control Switch......... 8W-42
Rear Blower Motor Power Module......... 8W-42
Rear Blower Motor Relay................ 8W-42
Rear Blower Motor..................... 8W-42
Rear Blower Rear Control Switch......... 8W-42
Rear Intrusion Sensor.................. 8W-39Component Page
Rear Lamp Assemblies.................. 8W-51
Rear Mode Motor...................... 8W-42
Rear Power Outlet..................... 8W-41
Rear Temperature Motor................ 8W-42
Rear Washer Pump Motor............... 8W-53
Rear Window Defogger Grid............. 8W-48
Recirculation Door Actuator.............. 8W-42
Remote Keyless Entry Antenna........... 8W-61
Remote Radio Switches................. 8W-47
Repeater Lamps....................... 8W-52
Seat Airbag.......................... 8W-43
Seat Belt Tensioners................... 8W-43
Sentry Key Immobilizer Module.......... 8W-39
Side Impact Airbag Control Modules....... 8W-43
Siren............................... 8W-39
Sliding Door Control Modules............ 8W-61
Sliding Door Latch Sensing Switches....... 8W-61
Sliding Door Lock Motor/Ajar Switches..... 8W-61
Sliding Door Lock Motors............... 8W-61
Sliding Door Motors.................... 8W-61
Solenoid/Pressure Switch Assy............ 8W-31
Speakers............................ 8W-47
Speed Control Servo................... 8W-33
Speed Control Switches................. 8W-33
Splice Information..................... 8W-70
Starter Motor Relay.................... 8W-21
Starter Motor......................... 8W-21
Stop/Turn Signal Relays................ 8W-54
Thatcham Alarm Module................ 8W-39
Throttle Position Sensor................ 8W-30
Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid......... 8W-31
Traction Control Switch................. 8W-35
Trailer Tow Connector.................. 8W-54
Transmission Control Module............ 8W-31
Transmission Range Sensor.............. 8W-31
Turn Signal Lamps.................... 8W-52
TXV Solenoid......................... 8W-42
Vehicle Speed Sensor................... 8W-30
Vent Motors.......................... 8W-60
Visor/Vanity Lamps.................... 8W-44
Washer Fluid Level Switch.............. 8W-53
Water In Fuel Sensor................... 8W-30
Wheel Speed Sensors................... 8W-35
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Headlamp Washer Pump Motor....... 8W-10-26, 52
Headlamp Washer Relay......... 8W-10-26, 52, 63
High Note Horn..................... 8W-10-36
Horn Relay................... 8W-10-17, 36, 59
Ignition Coil........................ 8W-10-42
Ignition Switch . . 8W-10-18, 25, 37, 45, 46, 48, 53, 54,
60
Instrument Cluster................ 8W-10-25, 51
Integrated Power Module . . . 8W-10-3, 4, 5, 13, 15, 16,
17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23,
24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30,
31, 32, 33, 36, 37, 38, 39,
40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46,
47, 48, 49, 51, 52, 53, 54,
55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61,
62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 68
Leak Detection Pump................. 8W-10-46
Left B-Pillar Switch.................. 8W-10-33
Left Combination Relay............... 8W-10-67
Left Fog Lamp................... 8W-10-15, 27
Left Front Park/Turn Signal
Lamp................... 8W-10-15, 28, 56, 65
Left Headlamp...................... 8W-10-57
Left Headlamp Leveling Motor..... 8W-10-29, 62, 65
Left High Beam Lamp................ 8W-10-58
Left Low Beam Lamp................. 8W-10-58
Left Park Lamp................... 8W-10-29, 65
Left Power Mirror.................... 8W-10-39
Left Rear Lamp Assembly . . . 8W-10-28, 29, 65, 66, 67
Left Repeater Lamp.................. 8W-10-51
Left Side Impact Airbag Control Module . . . 8W-10-62
Left Sliding Door Control Module........ 8W-10-52
Left Stop/Turn Signal Relay............ 8W-10-67
Left Turn Signal Lamp................ 8W-10-56
License Lamp................. 8W-10-28, 29, 65
Lift Pump Motor.................. 8W-10-23, 43
Lift Pump Relay.................. 8W-10-23, 43
Low Note Horn...................... 8W-10-36
Mass Air Flow Sensor................. 8W-10-44
Memory Seat/Mirror Module............ 8W-10-49
Message Center..................... 8W-10-51
Name Brand Speaker Relay....... 8W-10-20, 39, 59
Overhead Console.................... 8W-10-40
Oxygen Sensor 1/1 Upstream........... 8W-10-42
Oxygen Sensor 1/2 Downstream......... 8W-10-42
Park Lamp Relay............ 8W-10-15, 28, 29, 59
Park/Neutral Position Switch........... 8W-10-65
Passenger Door Lock Switch......... 8W-10-31, 33
Passenger Folding Mirror Relay . 8W-10-22, 24, 45, 47
Passenger Heated Seat Module.......... 8W-10-50
Passenger Power Seat Switch........... 8W-10-50
Passenger Power Window Switch........ 8W-10-31
Power Liftgate Module............. 8W-10-26, 52
Power Mirror Switch......... 8W-10-22, 24, 46, 47
Power Outlet....................... 8W-10-36
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Power Seat Circuit Breaker.......... 8W-10-25, 49
Power Window Circuit Breaker....... 8W-10-16, 31
Power Window Switch................. 8W-10-34
Powertrain Control
Module.... 8W-10-18, 21, 22, 37, 41, 42, 45, 46, 55
PTC4 .......................... 8W-10-20, 39
PTC7 .................... 8W-10-16, 17, 18, 36
Radiator Fan Relay............. 8W-10-26, 51, 55
Radiator Fan Relay No. 1........... 8W-10-13, 44
Radiator Fan Relay No. 2......... 8W-10-26, 44, 51
Radiator Fan Relay No. 3.............. 8W-10-44
Radio.......................... 8W-10-32, 40
Radio Choke..................... 8W-10-20, 39
Rear A/C-Heater Unit.............. 8W-10-19, 38
Rear Blower Motor Power Module..... 8W-10-19, 38
Rear Blower Motor Relay...... 8W-10-19, 20, 38, 63
Rear Power Outlet.............. 8W-10-16, 31, 32
Rear Washer Pump Motor........ 8W-10-16, 31, 68
Rear Window Defogger Grid......... 8W-10-20, 39
Rear Wiper Motor.................... 8W-10-33
Remote Keyless Entry Module........... 8W-10-40
Right B-Pillar Switch................. 8W-10-33
Right Combination Relay.............. 8W-10-67
Right Fog Lamp.................. 8W-10-15, 27
Right Front Park/Turn Signal
Lamp................... 8W-10-15, 28, 56, 60
Right Headlamp..................... 8W-10-57
Right Headlamp Leveling Motor.... 8W-10-29, 60, 62
Right High Beam Lamp............... 8W-10-58
Right Low Beam Lamp................ 8W-10-58
Right Park Lamp................. 8W-10-29, 60
Right Power Mirror................... 8W-10-39
Right Rear Lamp Assembly.... 8W-10-15, 28, 29, 66
Right Repeater Lamp................. 8W-10-51
Right Side Impact Airbag Control Module . . 8W-10-62
Right Sliding Door Control Module....... 8W-10-52
Right Stop/Turn Signal Relay........... 8W-10-67
Right Turn Signal Lamp............... 8W-10-56
Sentry Key Immobilizer
Module............... 8W-10-40, 46, 48, 53, 54
Solenoid/Pressure Switch Assy.......... 8W-10-41
Starter Motor............... 8W-10-13, 14, 18, 37
Starter Motor Relay.......... 8W-10-18, 37, 53, 54
Thatcham Alarm Module...... 8W-10-46, 48, 54, 68
Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid........ 8W-10-46
Trailer Tow Connector.............. 8W-10-28, 65
Transmission Control
Module............ 8W-10-18, 21, 37, 41, 61, 62
Transmission Control Relay.......... 8W-10-21, 41
Transmission Range Sensor............. 8W-10-65
TXV Solenoid....................... 8W-10-38
Vehicle Speed Sensor................. 8W-10-43
Washer Fluid Level Switch............. 8W-10-60
Wiper Module................. 8W-10-16, 30, 59
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8W-20 CHARGING SYSTEM
Component Page
Auto Shut Down Relay................ 8W-20-2
Battery.......................... 8W-20-2, 3
Battery Temperature Sensor............ 8W-20-3
ECM/PCM Relay..................... 8W-20-3
Engine Control Module................ 8W-20-3
Fuse 16.......................... 8W-20-2, 3
Fuse 17............................ 8W-20-2Component Page
Fuselink......................... 8W-20-2, 3
G100............................ 8W-20-2, 3
G101............................ 8W-20-2, 3
Generator........................ 8W-20-2, 3
Integrated Power Module............ 8W-20-2, 3
Powertrain Control Module............. 8W-20-2
Starter Motor..................... 8W-20-2, 3
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8W-21 STARTING SYSTEM
Component Page
Battery.......................... 8W-21-2, 3
Clutch Pedal Interlock Switch......... 8W-21-2, 3
Clutch Pedal Interlock Switch Jumper.... 8W-21-2
Engine Control Module................ 8W-21-3
Front Control Module................. 8W-21-2
Fuse 9........................... 8W-21-2, 3
Fuselink......................... 8W-21-2, 3Component Page
G101............................ 8W-21-2, 3
Generator........................ 8W-21-2, 3
Ignition Switch.................... 8W-21-2, 3
Integrated Power Module............ 8W-21-2, 3
Powertrain Control Module............. 8W-21-2
Starter Motor..................... 8W-21-2, 3
Starter Motor Relay................ 8W-21-2, 3
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