Engine Will Not Start

Ensure steps for spark and fuel testing in BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES article have been performed.

• If MIL light comes on and stays on or never comes on, check MIL circuit. See MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT MALFUNCTION in appropriate SELF-DIAGNOSTICS article.
• Check ignition system. See IGNITION CHECKS in BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES article.
• Check fuel pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM in BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES article.
• Check fuel pump (PGM-FI) main relay. See PGM-FI MAIN RELAY under FUEL SYSTEM in BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES article.
• Check for contaminated fuel.
• Check engine compression. See MECHANICAL INSPECTION under PRELIMINARY INSPECTION & ADJUSTMENTS in BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES article.
• Check for intake air system leakage.
• Check for engine being locked up.
• Check for slipped or broken timing belt.
• Check starting system.
• Check immobilizer system.