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DEFINITION: Engine cranks OK, but does not start for a long time. Does eventually run, or may start but immediately dies. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Preliminary | Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Engine Controls . | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sensor/System | A variety of sensor or physical conditions may result in a hard start condition without setting a DTC. In order to determine if any of these conditions exist, perform the following actions:
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Fuel System | A variety of fuel system conditions may result in a hard start condition without setting a DTC. In order to determine if any of these conditions exist, perform the following actions:
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Ignition System | A variety of ignition system conditions may result in a hard start condition without setting a DTC. In order to determine if any of these conditions exist, perform the following actions: Refer to Electronic Ignition (EI) System Diagnosis . | ||||||||||||||||||||
Engine Mechanical | A variety of engine mechanical conditions may result in a hard start condition without setting a DTC. In order to determine if any of these conditions exist, perform the following actions: Refer to Engine Compression Test i n Engine Mechanical 3.8L. If incorrect compression is detected, inspect the following items:
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