Hard To Start
- Check the battery. See BASIC TESTING article in ENGINE PERFORMANCE section.
- Check fuel pressure. See BASIC TESTING article.
- Check ignition wires, ignition coil and Ignition Control Module (ICM). See BASIC TESTING article.
- Check for low engine compression.
- Check for intake system air leaks.
- Check for contaminated fuel.
- Check Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor. See Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) in TESTS W/CODES - INTRODUCTION article.
- Check Barometric Pressure (BARO) sensor. See Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) in TESTS W/CODES - INTRODUCTION article.
- Check Evaporative Emission (EVAP) control system. See Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) in TESTS W/CODES - INTRODUCTION or SYSTEM/COMPONENT TESTS articles.