No-Start Diagnosis: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2003 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2003 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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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.
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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.
- Definition
No start is defined as engine cranks properly, but does not start. Engine may fire a few times.