No. 3 Will Not Crank: Notes

NO. 3 WILL NOT CRANK (SKYACTIV-G 2.5T) DESCRIPTION AND POSSIBLE CAUSE

3	WILL NOT CRANK
DESCRIPTION	Starter does not work.
POSSIBLE CAUSE	Battery malfunction Fuse malfunction Poor connection of push button start connector Instrument cluster or related wiring harness malfunction Immobilizer system malfunction PCM continuous memory DTC is stored Open circuit in wiring harness between the following terminals: Main relay terminal E-PCM terminal 2K Main relay terminal C-PCM terminal 1CK, 2S DLC-2-PCM terminal 2AK, 2AL Main relay malfunction (stuck open) Open or poor ground circuit Poor connection of vehicle body ground Starter relay malfunction Starter relay related wiring harness malfunction Between starter relay terminal E and PCM terminal 2AU Between starter relay terminal E and start stop unit terminal 1D Between start stop unit terminal 2V and starter relay terminal A Following circuit malfunction: Between battery positive terminal and starter terminal 1A Between battery positive terminal and starter relay terminal D Between starter relay terminal C and starter terminal 2A TCM and related wiring harness malfunction Starting system malfunction Following circuit and/or connector malfunction: Between push button start terminal A and start stop unit terminal 1AC Between push button start terminal B and start stop unit terminal 1AE Between start stop unit terminal 2M-Front body control module (FBCM) terminal 2K Between start stop unit terminal 2O-Front body control module (FBCM) terminal 2I Between front body control module (FBCM) terminal 2P-PCM terminal 2AK Between front body control module (FBCM) terminal 2N-PCM terminal 2AL Seized engine, drive plate Engine damage during compression due to liquid (such as water, fuel, or engine oil) penetration into cylinder WARNING: The following troubleshooting flow chart contains the fuel system diagnosis and repair procedures. Read the following warnings before performing the fuel system services: Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can easily ignite, causing serious injury and damage. Always keep sparks and flames away from fuel. Fuel line spills and leakage are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injury or death and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete "BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION" and "AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION" described in this information. (See BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5T] .) (See AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5T] .) CAUTION: Disconnecting/connecting the quick release connector without cleaning it may possibly cause damage to the fuel pipe and quick release connector. Always clean the quick release connector joint area before disconnecting/connecting, and make sure that it is free of foreign matter.
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