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Symptom Troubleshooting Index

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

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 12 VOLT BATTERY TEST ).
  3. Check the starter (see STARTER CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ).
  4. Check the starter cut relay (see POWER RELAY TEST ).
  5. Check the transmission range switch (CVT) (see TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH TEST ).
  6. Check the clutch pedal position switch (M/T) (see FUEL LINE INSPECTION ).
  7. Check the ignition switch or wire (see IGNITION KEY SWITCH TEST ).
 
Engine cranks, but does not start
  1. Check for PGM-FI DTCs.
  2. Check the fuel pressure:
  3. Check for a plugged or damaged fuel line (see FUEL LINE INSPECTION ).
  4. Check for a plugged fuel filter (see FUEL FILTER 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 cam chain.
 
Engine is hard to start
  1. Check for PGM-FI DTCs.
  2. Check the fuel pressure:
  3. Check for a plugged or damaged fuel line (see FUEL LINE INSPECTION ).
  4. Check for a plugged fuel filter (see FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT ).
 
Engine cranks slowly
  1. Check for loose battery terminals or connections.
  2. Test the battery for a low charge (see 12 VOLT BATTERY TEST ).
  3. Check the starter for binding (see STARTER OVERHAUL ).
  4. Check for excessive drag in the engine.
  5. Check for excessive drag in the transmission (CVT).