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ROUTINE 203 - Cranks NORMALLY BUT SLOW TO START

NOTE: It is a good practice to confirm that the correct starting procedure was being used by the customer proceeding with diagnosis.
CRANKS NORMALLY BUT SLOW TO START

SYSTEM & COMPONENT(S) GO TO:
IGNITION (DSII & TFI IV)  Distributor Cap, Adapter & Rotor See SYSTEM/COMP TESTS
IGNITION (DIS/EDIS)  Single or Dual Hall Crank Sensors, Hall Camshaft Sensor Ignition Module & Coil Pack(s) See SYSTEM/COMP TESTS
EEC  Quick Test See TESTS W/CODES
Fuel DELIVERY  Filter, Pump, Contamination in Fuel lines, Tank (Fuel Supply), Dual Tank Selector Switch, Sender Filter, Fuel Pressure Regulator, Injectors See SYSTEM/COMP TESTS
FUEL CHARGING ASSY  Curb or Fast Idle speed, Electrical & Vacuum Connections See ADJUSTMENTS
EXHAUST  Component (Restricted) Check exhaust system
INDUCTION & VACUUM DISTRIBUTION  Vacuum leaks, Air Cleaner Element Restricted Perform a visual inspection
COOLING  Electric Fan (Hot Start Only) Check cooling system
EGR  Valve See SYSTEM/COMP TESTS
PCV  Valve See SYSTEM/COMP TESTS
EVAP  Components See SYSTEM/COMP TESTS