Chrysler 5033067AB Engine Starter

Detach the cable from the negative terminal of the battery, raise the front of the vehicle and place it securely on jackstands, remove the engine structural collar, disconnect the electrical connectors from the starter/solenoid assembly, and remove the starter motor mounting bolts. Lower the starter motor assembly from the engine compartment, and for installation, reverse the removal process, ensuring that the starter mounting bolts and the structural collar bolts are tightened securely.

Malfunctions in the starting circuit should not necessarily immediately be blamed on the starter. First, clean and make sure that the battery cable clamps are tightly connected and replace any bad battery cables, also conduct tests on the battery and replace if it is bad. Also, inspect the starter solenoid wiring and connection, tighten the starter mounting bolts and the ignition SW circuit. Also, examine the operation of the Park/Neutral Position switch or clutch start switch, For vehicles with automatic transmissions, the shift lever must be in PARK OR NEUTRAL position For those vehicles with manual transmission the clutch pedal should be depressed. The other component that should be also inspected is the starter relay which is positioned in the fuse/relay box located in the engine bay. If the starter does not engage when the ignition switch is changed to start position, then check the voltage to solenoid to know whether it is getting correct voltage signal or not. If voltage is there but the starter motor does not engage then remove the starter and take it for testing. If the starter turns over slowly, touch voltage probe to the starter terminal and measure the cranking voltage If the voltage limit is approached or reached, measure the current draw from the battery. Sometimes, starters fail to activate although there is power supply to the starter If this is the case, you should remove the starter/ solenoid assembly, take it to the bench as the solenoid might be bad. At times check that the engine is not seized by trying to turn the crankshaft pulley. When inspecting of the starter/solenoid assembly, first attach the clips of the jumper cables to the battery and then apply current to the terminal of the solenoid and examine the functioning of the solenoid plunger as well as the pinion drive to establish if the assembly is good or not.

Detach the cable from the negative terminal of the battery. On High Output (HO) models remove the intake manifold. On all other models, remove the air intake duct between the throttle body and the intake manifold. Removing the air intake duct should provide you with adequate space to remove the starter. If you still need more room to work, remove the throttle body and the air filter housing, too. Raise the front of the vehicle and place it securely on jackstands. Remove the starter motor mounting bolts. Disconnect the electrical connector for the battery lead and disconnect the electrical connector for the solenoid assembly. Remove the starter motor assembly. Installation is the reverse of removal. Be sure to tighten the starter mounting bolts to the torque.

If your starting circuit malfunctions, don't assume the starter is at fault. Check the battery cable clamps, cables, and battery condition. Inspect the starter solenoid wiring and connections, starter mounting bolts, ignition switch circuit, and Park/Neutral Position or clutch-start switch. Ensure the shift lever is correctly positioned and check the starter relay's operation. Test for battery voltage at the solenoid when the ignition switch is turned to start. If voltage is present but the starter doesn't operate, bench test the starter. If it cranks slowly, check the cranking voltage and current draw. If the starter doesn't meet the cranking criteria, replace it. If the starter receives voltage but doesn't activate, bench test the starter/solenoid assembly. Check for engine seizure by rotating the crankshaft pulley. If the solenoid clicks but doesn't move, the solenoid or starter motor is likely faulty. If the solenoid plunger extends and rotates the pinion drive, the assembly is functioning correctly.