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Symptom Troubleshooting Index

Symptom Chart:




Probable Cause List:




The table shows symptoms and probable causes for problems that DO NOT cause the malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) to come on. if the MIL was reported on.
Troubleshooting each probable cause in the order listed (from left to right) until the symptom is eliminated.

Other Probable Causes for an engine that will not start:
Engine will not start
- Compression
- Engine locked up
- Timing belt
- Starting system
- Overheating
- Battery

For the DTC chart, See "Trouble Code Descriptions"