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