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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDEDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 500 (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEM)DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEM)STARTER SOLENOID DOES NOT CLICK (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEM)CIRCUIT/SYSTEM TESTING (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEM)CRANK RELAY CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEM)
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended
Crank Relay Circuit Malfunction (Battery, Charging System And Starting System)
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger ExtendedSECTION Crank Relay Circuit Malfunction (Battery, Charging System And Starting System)
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- Ignition OFF, disconnect the crank relay.
- Ignition OFF, test for less than 5.0 Ξ© between the relay ground circuit terminal 85 and ground.
- If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
- Ignition ON, verify a test lamp illuminates between the relay switch B+ circuit terminal 30 and ground.
- If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.
- Ensure the parking brake is applied and the transmission is in PARK.
- Momentarily install a 40A fused jumper wire between the B+ circuit terminal 30 and the control output circuit terminal 87.
- The starter solenoid should engage and the engine should begin cranking.
- If the solenoid does not engage, test the control output circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the starter motor.
- Connect a test lamp between the coil control circuit terminal 86 and the coil ground circuit terminal 85.
- With the transmission range selector in park or neutral, cycle the ignition between the OFF and CRANK position. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
- If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.
- If the test lamp is always OFF, test the control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.
- If all circuits test normal, test or replace the crank relay.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.