No crank no start issue?

Tiny
LUPASMOMMY
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  • 2005 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 154,000 MILES
New starter, good battery. When I turn the key the dash lights come on, I can jump start using a screwdriver. Fuel pump kicks on as well. Checked fuses and none are blown. Help?
Tuesday, July 4th, 2023 AT 12:13 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

First, see if it starts if you place it in neutral. If there is no change, we need to confirm the ignition fuse (30 amp) in the
under-hood fuse box is good and has power to and from it.

Here is a link you may find helpful:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

If that is good, we need to check the starter relay. It is also in the under-hood fuse box. If there is a different relay in the box with the same part number, switch them to see if it starts. If there isn't one, here is a link that explains how to test a relay:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit

If that checks good, then go to the starter motor. Locate the smaller gauge wire (purple) and have a helper turn the key to the start position while you check for power at that wire.

Let me know what you find. Also, I attached the wiring schematic for the starter circuit below so that you have a reference. I had to cut the page in half to make it readable, but I did overlap the two so you can follow from one to the next.

Let me know what you find or if you have questions.

Take care,

Joe

See pics below.
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Tuesday, July 4th, 2023 AT 10:46 PM

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