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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1999CAVALIER Z24, 2D CONVERTIBLE, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE MECHANICALSTARTERSTARTING SYSTEMON-VEHICLE TESTINGENGINE DOES NOT CRANK, STARTER SOLENOID DOES NOT CLICK"F" BODY
1999 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24, 2D Convertible, Automatic
"F" Body
1999 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24, 2D Convertible, AutomaticSECTION "F" Body
- Remove starter relay from underhood electrical center 2. Connect a test light between starter relay cavity for terminal C6 (Yellow/Black wire) and positive battery voltage. Turn ignition switch to START position. If test light illuminates, go to next step. If test light does not illuminate, problem exists within anti-theft system. See appropriate ANTI-THEFT SYSTEMS article.
- Connect test light between starter relay cavity for terminal C4 (Red wire) and ground. If test light illuminates, go to next step. If test light does not illuminate, check for open circuit in Red wire between starter relay connector terminal C4, ignition switch connector C2, terminal "B" and IGN (50-amp) fuse. Repair or replace as necessary. Recheck system.
- Connect test light between starter relay cavity for terminal B4 (Dark Green wire) and ground. On A/T models, place gear selector in Park or Neutral position. On M/T models, completely depress clutch pedal. On all models, turn ignition switch to START position. If test light illuminates, go to next step. If test light does not illuminate, go to step 5.
- Install starter relay to underhood electrical center 2. Disconnect Purple wire from starter solenoid "S" terminal. Connect a test light between Purple wire and ground. On A/T models, place gear selector in Park or Neutral position. On M/T models, completely depress clutch pedal. On all models, turn ignition switch to START position. If test light illuminates, go to step 7. If test light does not illuminate, go to step 6.
- Check for an open in Dark Green wire between starter relay and Clutch Pedal Position (CPP) switch, or Park Neutral Position (PNP) switch. See WIRING DIAGRAMS . Check for an open in Purple/White wire between CPP switch, or PNP switch, and STARTR (15-amp) fuse. If circuits are okay, replace CPP switch or PNP switch.
- Check starter relay for poor connection. Check Purple wire between starter relay connector terminal B6 and starter solenoid terminal "S" for a short circuit. A short in this circuit could cause the anti-theft relay to fail. If connection is okay, replace starter relay.
- Check for an open or poor connection condition in positive battery cable between battery and starter solenoid. If okay, replace starter.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.