Diagnostic Test
- CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, erase DTCs in the PCM.
- Test drive the vehicle in Start/Stop mode. Make several complete stops, and Auto-Restart attempts.
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, read DTCs and record on the repair order.
Is the DTC active or pending?
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- Perform the INTERMITTENT DTC diagnostic procedure. Refer to appropriate DTC information .
- CHECK THE FUSES, BATTERY AND STARTER CONNECTIONS
- Turn the ignition off.
- Inspect the Fuses, Battery Cables, Posts and Starter Motor connections for signs of corrosion or a poor connection.
Were any problems found?
Yes
- Perform the appropriate repair.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 3
- CHECK THE BATTERY
- Using the Midtronics Battery Charger/Tester, check the condition of the Battery.
Did the Battery test good?
Yes
- Go To 4
No
- Replace the Battery in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to BATTERY, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION or BATTERY, SUPPLEMENTAL, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
- Using the Midtronics Battery Charger/Tester, check the condition of the Battery.
- CHECK THE FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM
- Perform the CHECKING THE FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM diagnostic procedure. Refer to CHECKING THE FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM (HARD START)
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Were any problems found?
Yes
- Perform the appropriate repair.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 5
- Perform the CHECKING THE FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM diagnostic procedure. Refer to CHECKING THE FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM (HARD START)
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- CHECK THE ENGINE MECHANICAL CONDITION
- Perform the CHECKING THE ENGINE MECHANICAL CONDITION diagnostic procedure. Refer to CHECKING THE ENGINE MECHANICAL SYSTEM
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Were any problems found?
Yes
- Perform the appropriate repair.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Replace the Starter Motor in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to STARTER, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
- Perform the CHECKING THE ENGINE MECHANICAL CONDITION diagnostic procedure. Refer to CHECKING THE ENGINE MECHANICAL SYSTEM
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