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Engine Cranks But Does Not Start

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SYMPTOM
ENGINE CRANKS DOES NOT START

POSSIBLE CAUSES
- Fuel filter/pressure regulator (high pressure)
- Fuel filter/pressure regulator (high)
- Distributor cap/rotor
- Ignition coil (primary resistance out of specs)
- Ignition coil (secondary resistance out of specs)
- Ignition coil driver (PCM)
- Secondary indicators present
- Fuel system disabled by VTSS
- Kinked/restricted fuel supply line
- Powertrain fuses open
- Fuel pump inlet strainer plugged
- Fuel pump module
- No CKP sensor signal when cranking engine
- No CMP sensor signal when cranking engine
- Fuel pump ground circuit open
- Fuel pump relay output circuit open
- Fused B(+) circuit to fuel pump relay open/high resistance
- Open/high resistance in the ASD relay output circuit
- Fuel pump relay
- CKP & CMP sensors out of sync
- Fuel pump module
- Fuel pump capacity (volume) out of specs
- Engine mechanical problem