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Symptom Troubleshooting Index

SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX

Symptom Diagnostic procedure Also check for
Engine does not start (does not crank)
  1. Check for loose battery terminals or connections.
  2. Test the battery for a low charge (see BATTERY TEST ).
  3. Check the starter (see STARTER SYSTEM CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING  ).
  4. Check starter cut relay 1 and starter cut relay 2 (see POWER RELAY TEST ).
  5. Check the transmission range switch (see TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH TEST ).
  6. Check the ignition switch or wire (see TEST ).
 Poor ground at G1, G2, G101, G102
Engine cranks, but does not start
  1. Check for PGM-FI DTCs.
  2. Check the fuel pressure (see FUEL PRESSURE TEST ).
  3. Check for a plugged or damaged fuel line (see FUEL LINE INSPECTION ).
  4. Check for a plugged fuel filter (see FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR REPLACEMENT ).
  5. Check the throttle body (see THROTTLE BODY TEST ).
  6. Check for low engine compression (see ENGINE COMPRESSION INSPECTION ).
  7. Check for a damaged or broken timing belt.
  
Engine is hard to start
  1. Check for PGM-FI DTCs.
  2. Check the fuel pressure (see FUEL PRESSURE TEST ).
  3. Check for a plugged or damaged fuel line (see FUEL LINE INSPECTION ).
  4. Check for a plugged fuel filter (see FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR REPLACEMENT ).
  
Engine cranks slowly
  1. Check for loose battery terminals or connections.
  2. Test the battery for a low charge (see BATTERY TEST ).
  3. Check the starter for binding (see STARTER OVERHAUL  ).
  4. Check for excessive drag in the engine.
  
Multi-information display warning CHECK STARTING SYSTEM Check for PGM-FI DTCs (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).  
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