Re: STARTING ISSUE w/2005 2.3l manual transmisson xl standardcab
If you can start it by jumping the solenoid the starter motor itself is fine. But you didn't really narrow much else down. Could still be the ignition switch, fuse, relay, solenoid, wiring, safety switch ect ect...
What exactly happens when you try to start it with the key? Clicking noises? Anything?
Start simple and visually inspect all wires to and from the starter. Then check fuse #21 on the interior fuse panel, fuse #7 & 9 on the engine compartment fuse panel, and relay #48 in the engine compartment fuse panel. Since you have a manual trans also check the neutral safety switch (you're on your own there, not sure which fuse that is but also check the switch itself)
If they all check good then test to see if the solenoid is getting power with the key at the start position (the small terminal which usually has an 's' on it is 12 volt positive from the ignition switch). If its getting power the solenoid is dead or not grounded properly. If its not getting power its either wiring or ignition switch.
Last edited by Dirtman; 12-17-2018 at 01:04 PM.
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