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Symptom Troubleshooting Index

SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE

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 BATTERY TEST ).
  3. Check the starter (see STARTER SYSTEM CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING  ).
  4. Check the starter cut relay (see POWER RELAY TEST ).
  5. Check the transmission range switch (A/T) (see TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH TEST ).
  6. Check the clutch interlock switch (M/T) (see CLUTCH INTERLOCK SWITCH TEST  ).
  7. Check the ignition switch or wire (see TEST ).
 Poor ground at G101 (A/T) or G502 (M/T)
Engine cranks, but does not start
  1. Check for PGM-FI DTCs (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).
  2. Check the fuel pressure (see FUEL PRESSURE TEST ).
  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.
 Fuel level in tank
Engine is hard to start
  1. Check for PGM-FI DTCs (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).
  2. Check the fuel pressure (see FUEL PRESSURE TEST ).
  3. Check for a plugged or damaged fuel line (see FUEL LINE INSPECTION ).
  4. Check for a plugged fuel filter (see FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT ).
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Engine cranks slowly
  1. Check for loose battery terminals or connections.
  2. Test the battery for a low charge (see BATTERY TEST ).
  3. Check the starter for binding (see STARTER SYSTEM CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING  ).
  4. Check for excessive drag in the engine.
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