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No-Start Diagnosis: Notes

NOTE: For circuit identification, see WIRING DIAGRAMS .
NOTE: Some vehicles are equipped with anti-theft systems (VATS or PASSLOCK®) which will not allow vehicle to be started if improper starting procedures or improperly coded ignition keys are used. Both fuel injection and cranking systems will be disabled. Loss of fuel enable signal from anti-theft decoder module should set a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) in PCM memory.
NOTE: For component location, see COMPONENT LOCATIONS in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - 3.1L CENTURY, GRAND PRIX & MALIBU article. For connector terminal identification, see CONNECTOR IDENTIFICATION in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - 3.1L CENTURY, GRAND PRIX & MALIBU article.

  1. Definition

    No start is defined as engine cranks properly, but does not start. Engine may fire a few times.