Symptom Troubleshooting Index

When the vehicle has one of these symptoms, check for a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) with the HDS. If there is no DTC, do the diagnostic procedure for the symptom, in the sequence listed, until you find the cause.

SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX

Symptom	Diagnostic procedure	Also check for
Engine will not start (MIL works OK, no DTCs set)	Test the battery (see BATTERY TEST ). Test the starter (see STARTER CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ). Check the fuel pressure (see FUEL PRESSURE TEST ). Troubleshoot the fuel pump circuit (see FUEL PUMP CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ).	Low compression No ignition spark Intake air leaks Locked up engine Broken timing belt Contaminated fuel
Engine will not start (MIL comes on and stays on, or never comes on at all, no DTCs set)	Troubleshoot the MIL circuit (see MIL CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ).
Engine will not start (immobilizer indicator stays on or flashes)	Troubleshoot the immobilizer system (see TROUBLESHOOTING ).
Engine starts but stalls immediately (MIL works OK, no DTCs set)	Troubleshoot the immobilizer system (see TROUBLESHOOTING ).
Engine is hard to start (MIL works OK, no DTCs set)	Test the battery (see BATTERY TEST ). Check the fuel pressure (see FUEL PRESSURE TEST ). Clean the throttle body (see THROTTLE BODY CLEANING ).	Low compression Intake air leaks Contaminated fuel Weak spark
Cold fast idle too low (MIL works OK, no DTCs set)	Do the PCM idle learn procedure (see PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE ). Check the idle speed (see IDLE SPEED INSPECTION ). Clean the throttle body (see THROTTLE BODY CLEANING ).
Cold fast idle too high (MIL works OK, no DTCs set)	Do the PCM idle learn procedure (see PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE ). Check the idle speed (see IDLE SPEED INSPECTION ). Inspect/adjust the throttle cable (see THROTTLE CABLE ADJUSTMENT ). Do the throttle position learning check (see THROTTLE POSITION LEARNING CHECK ).
Idle speed fluctuates (MIL works OK, no DTCs set)	Do the PCM idle learn procedure (see PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE ). Check the idle speed (see IDLE SPEED INSPECTION ). Inspect/adjust the throttle cable (see THROTTLE CABLE ADJUSTMENT ). Do the carbon accumulation check (see CARBON ACCUMULATION CHECK ).	Intake vacuum leaks
After warming up, idle speed is below specification without load (MIL works OK, no DTCs set)	Troubleshoot the alternator FR signal circuit (see ALTERNATOR FR SIGNAL CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ). Do the carbon accumulation check (see CARBON ACCUMULATION CHECK ).
After warming up, idle speed is above specification without load (MIL works OK, no DTCs set)	Inspect/adjust the throttle cable (see THROTTLE CABLE ADJUSTMENT ). Troubleshoot the alternator FR signal circuit (see ALTERNATOR FR SIGNAL CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ).
Low power (MIL works OK, no DTCs set)	Check the fuel pressure (see FUEL PRESSURE TEST ). Inspect/adjust the throttle cable (see THROTTLE CABLE ADJUSTMENT ).	Low compression Incorrect camshaft timing Incorrect engine oil level
Engine stalls (MIL works OK, no DTCs set)	Do the PCM idle learn procedure (see PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE ). Check the fuel pressure (see FUEL PRESSURE TEST ). Check the idle speed (see IDLE SPEED INSPECTION ). Troubleshoot the brake pedal position switch signal circuit (see BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SWITCH SIGNAL CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ).	Intake air leaks Faulty harness and sensor connections
Difficult to refuel (MIL works OK, no DTCs set)	Check the fuel vent tube between the EVAP canister and the fuel tank. Check the fuel tank vapor recirculation tube between the fuel pipe and the fuel tank. Replace the fuel tank (see FUEL TANK REPLACEMENT ).	Malfunctioning gas station filling nozzle.
Fuel overflows during refueling (No DTCs set)	Inspect the fuel filler neck for restrictions. Replace the fuel tank (see FUEL TANK REPLACEMENT ).	Malfunctioning gas station filling nozzle.