Symptom Troubleshooting Index

SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX

Symptom	Diagnostic procedure	Also check for
Engine does not start (does not crank)	Check for loose battery terminals or connections. Test the battery for a low state of charge (see BATTERY TEST ). Check the starter (see STARTER SYSTEM CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ). Check the starter cut relay 1 and starter cut relay 2 (see POWER RELAY TEST ). Check the transmission range switch (A/T) (see TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH TEST ). Check the clutch interlock switch (M/T) (see CLUTCH INTERLOCK SWITCH TEST ). Check the ignition switch or wire (see TEST ).	Poor ground at G101, G102 (A/T) or G503 (M/T)
Engine cranks, but does not start	Check for PGM-FI DTCs (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ). Check the fuel pressure (see FUEL PRESSURE TEST ). Check for a plugged or damaged fuel line (see FUEL LINE INSPECTION ). Check for a plugged fuel filter (see FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT ). Check the throttle body (see THROTTLE BODY TEST ). Check for low engine compression (see ENGINE COMPRESSION INSPECTION ). Check for a damaged or broken timing belt.
Engine is hard to start	Check for PGM-FI DTCs (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ). Check the fuel pressure (see FUEL PRESSURE TEST ). Check for a plugged or damaged fuel line (see FUEL LINE INSPECTION ). Check for a plugged fuel filter (see FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT ).
Engine cranks slowly	Check for loose battery terminals or connections. Test the battery for a low state of charge (see BATTERY TEST ). Check the starter for binding (see STARTER OVERHAUL ). Check for excessive drag in the engine.
Multi-information display warning CHECK STARTING SYSTEM	Check for PGM-FI DTCs (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).