Published: 11-May-2011
Starting System - V8 5.0L Petrol/V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol - Starting System
Diagnosis and Testing
Principles of Operation
For a detailed description of the starting system and operation, refer to the relevant Description and Operation section of the
workshop manual. REFER to: (303-06C Starting System - V8 5.0L Petrol/V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol)
Starting System (Description and Operation), Starting System (Description and Operation), Starting System (Description and Operation).
Inspection and Verification
CAUTION: Diagnosis by substitution from a donor vehicle is NOT acceptable. Substitution of control modules does not
guarantee confirmation of a fault and may also cause additional faults in the vehicle being checked and/or the donor vehicle.
NOTE: Check and rectify basic faults before beginning diagnostic routines involving pinpoint tests.
1. Verify the customer concern.
2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical and electrical damage.
Visual Inspection
Mechanical Electrical
Gear selector lever cable adjustment (vehicles with automatic
transmission)
Starter motor
Engine (turns freely)
Battery
Fuses
Starter relay
Wiring harness(es)
Damaged, loose or corroded
connectors
Ignition switch
Generator
Transmission Control Module (TCM)
Engine Control Module (ECM)
3. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to
the next step.
4. If the cause is not visually evident, verify the symptom and refer to the Symptom Chart, alternatively check for
Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) and refer to the DTC Index.
Symptom Chart
Symptom Possible Causes Action The engine does
not crank (starter
motor does not
turn)
Gear selector not in P or N
position (vehicles with
automatic transmission)
Battery
Starter relay
Invalid key code received by
Central Junction Box (CJB)
Harness/Connectors
Starter motor
Ignition switch
Generator
Transmission Control Module
(TCM)
Engine Control Module (ECM)
Engine seized Make sure the gear selector is in the P or N position and correctly
adjusted. Check the battery condition and state of charge. Check for
DTCs indicating an immobilizer fault. Check the starter motor relay,
ignition switch and generator circuits. Refer to the electrical guides.
Check for TCM and ECM DTCs. Check that the engine turns freely. The engine does
not crank (starter
motor does turn)
Starter motor installation
Starter motor
Flywheel/Drive plate ring
gear Check the starter motor installation (fasteners tight, starter motor
square to engine, etc). Check the flywheel/drive plate ring gear teeth
for damage, foreign objects, etc. www.JagDocs.com
Published: 16-Sep-2013
Electronic Engine Controls - V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol - Electronic Engine Controls
Diagnosis and Testing
Principle of Operation
For a detailed description of electronic engine controls, refer to the relevant Description and Operation section of the workshop
manual. REFER to: (303-14D Electronic Engine Controls - V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol)
Electronic Engine Controls (Description and Operation), Electronic Engine Controls (Description and Operation), Electronic Engine Controls (Description and Operation).
Inspection and Verification
1. Verify the customer concern.
2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of damage and system integrity.
Visual Inspection
Mechanical Electrical
Engine oil level and condition
Cooling system coolant level
Fuel level
Fuel contamination/grade/quality
Throttle body
Front End Accessory Drive (FEAD) belt
Air cleaner condition
Fuses
Wiring harness
Electrical connector(s)
Sensor(s)
Engine Control Module
Transmission Control Module
3. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to
the next step.
4. If the cause is not visually evident, verify the customer concern and refer to the Symptom Chart below, alternatively,
check for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) and refer to the DTC Index.
Symptom Chart
Symptom Possible Cause Action Engine non-start Engine does not crank
Security system /Immobilizer
engaged
Engine in shut-down mode
ECM relay
Battery
Starting system
Engine seized
Check that the security system is disarmed
Read DTCs and refer to DTC Index in this
section for ECM relay tests
Ensure the battery is in fully charged and
serviceable condition
For starting system tests refer to the
relevant section of the workshop manual
For engine system tests refer to the relevant
section of the workshop manual Engine cranks, but does not fire
Engine breather system
disconnected/restricted
Ignition system
Fuel system
Electronic engine controls
Ensure the engine breather system is free
from restriction and is correctly installed
For ignition system tests refer to the
relevant section of the workshop manual
For fuel system tests refer to the relevant
section of the workshop manual
Read DTCs and refer to DTC Index in this
section for electronic engine control tests Engine cranks and fires, but will not
start
Evaporative emissions purge
valve
Fuel pump
Spark plugs
Ignition coil failure(s)
For purge valve tests refer to the relevant
section of the workshop manual
For fuel system tests refer to the relevant
section of the workshop manual
For ignition system tests refer to the
relevant section of the workshop manual Difficult to start Difficult cold start
Check engine coolant
level/anti-freeze content
Battery
Electronic engine controls
Exhaust gas recirculation
Check the engine coolant level and
condition. Refer to the relevant sections of
the workshop manual
Ensure the battery is in a fully charged and
serviceable condition. Refer to the battery
