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Engine Cranks But Does Not Start






Engine Cranks But Does Not Start

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Test Step 1 - Undercharged Battery

Diagnose any 5 volt supply DTCs before continuing

The battery must be fully charged and in good condition. An undercharged battery may produce invalid test results.

Test the battery.

Were any problems found?

Yes

Charge or replace the battery as necessary and retest.

Perform the PCM Verification Test. Refer to => [ PCM Verification Test ] PCM Verification Test.

No

Go to Test Step 2

Test Step 2 - System DTCs Present

If the battery was low, make sure the battery is properly charged and attempt to start the vehicle. Crank the engine for 15 seconds, 3 consecutive times. This will allow any DTCs to set that may have been erased due to a dead battery.

With the scan tool, select system DTCs to read DTCs in all modules. If any DTCs are present, perform the appropriate diagnostic procedure before continuing with this test. If a no response condition is detected in any module.

Were any problems found?

Yes

Perform the appropriate diagnostic procedure and repair as necessary. If any pending DTCs are detected, perform the diagnostic procedure as if the DTC is active.

Perform the PCM Verification Test. Refer to => [ PCM Verification Test ] PCM Verification Test.

No

Go to Test Step 3

Test Step 3 - PCM Power or Ground Circuit Open or High Resistance

Turn the ignition off.

Disconnect the PCM harness connectors.

Using a 12 volt test lamp, check all PCM power and ground circuits.

The test lamp must be illuminated and bright. Compare the brightness to that of a direct connection to the battery.

Is the test lamp brightly illuminated when checking each of the PCM power and ground circuits?

Yes

Repair the PCM power or ground circuit for an open circuit or high resistance.

Perform the PCM Verification Test. Refer to => [ PCM Verification Test ] PCM Verification Test.

No

Go to Test Step 4

Test Step 4 - Open Fuse

Inspect all of the fuses in the totally integrated power module. If any open fuses are found, check the related circuits for a short to ground or high resistance.

Were any problems found?

Yes

Repair as necessary.

Perform the PCM Verification Test. Refer to => [ PCM Verification Test ] PCM Verification Test.

No

Go to Test Step 5

Test Step 5 - Fuel Delivery System Test

Verify that the fuel tank is not empty before continuing.

Perform the fuel delivery system diagnostic procedure. Refer to => [ Fuel Delivery System Test ] Fuel Delivery System Test.

Were any problems found?

Yes

Repair as necessary.

Perform the PCM Verification Test. Refer to => [ PCM Verification Test ] PCM Verification Test.

No

Go to Test Step 6

Test Step 6 - Fuel Contamination

Check the fuel system for contamination.

Was any evidence of fuel contamination found?

Yes

Clean and repair the fuel system as necessary.

Perform the PCM Verification Test. Refer to => [ PCM Verification Test ] PCM Verification Test.

No

Go to Test Step 7

Test Step 7 - Ignition Coil Operation Test

Perform the ignition coil operation diagnostic procedure. Refer to => [ Ignition Coil Operation Test ] Ignition Coil Operation Test.

Were any problems found?

Yes

Repair as necessary.

Perform the PCM Verification Test. Refer to => [ PCM Verification Test ] PCM Verification Test.

No

Go to Test Step 8

Test Step 8 - Engine Mechanical System Test

Perform the engine mechanical diagnostic procedure. Refer to => [ Engine Mechanical System Test ] Engine Mechanical System Test.

Were any problems found?

Yes

Repair as necessary.

Perform the PCM Verification Test. Refer to => [ PCM Verification Test ] PCM Verification Test

No

Test complete. Refer to any Technical Service Bulletins that may apply.