| Engine does not start (does not crank) |
- Check for loose battery terminals or connections.
- Test the battery for a low charge (see
BATTERY TEST
).
- Check the starter (see STARTER CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING
).
- Check the starter cut relay (see
POWER RELAY TEST
).
- Check the transmission range switch (A/T) (see
TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH TEST
).
- Check the clutch interlock switch (M/T) (see CLUTCH INTERLOCK SWITCH TEST
).
- Check the ignition switch or wire (see
TEST
).
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Poor ground at G101 (A/T) or G402 (M/T) |
| Engine cranks, but does not start |
- Check for PGM-FI DTCs (see
GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION
).
- Check the fuel pressure.
- Check for a plugged or damaged fuel line (see
FUEL LINE INSPECTION
).
- Check for a plugged fuel filter.
- Check the throttle body (see
THROTTLE BODY TEST
).
- Check for low engine compression (see
ENGINE COMPRESSION INSPECTION
).
- Check for a damaged or broken cam chain.
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| Engine is hard to start |
- Check for PGM-FI DTCs (see
GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION
).
- Check the fuel pressure.
- Check for a plugged or damaged fuel line (see
FUEL LINE INSPECTION
).
- Check for a plugged fuel filter.
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| Engine cranks slowly |
- Check for loose battery terminals or connections.
- Test the battery for a low charge (see
BATTERY TEST
).
- Check the starter for binding (see STARTER CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING
).
- Check for an excessive drag in the engine
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