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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2004 🢒 TrailBlazer - 2WD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Electrical 🢒 Engine Cranks But Does Not Run

Description

The Engine Cranks but Does Not Run diagnostic table is an organized approach to identifying a condition that causes an engine to not start. The diagnostic table directs the service technician to the appropriate system diagnosis. The diagnostic table assumes the following conditions are met:

    • The battery is completely charged. Refer to Battery Inspection/Test in Engine Electrical.
    • The engine cranking speed is acceptable. Refer to Engine Cranks Slowly in Engine Electrical.
    • There is adequate fuel in the fuel tank.

Step

Action

Values

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Engine Controls Schematics

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Engine Controls?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Engine Controls

2
  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. With a scan tool, observe the DTC information.

Does the scan tool display DTC P0230, P0335, P0336, P0601, P0602, P0604, P0606, P1626, or P1631?

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Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List

Go to Step 3

3

Does the scan tool display any body control module (BCM) vehicle theft deterrent (VTD) DTCs?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Theft Deterrent in Theft Deterrent

Go to Step 4

4
  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Probe both sides of the ETC fuse located in the underhood electrical center with a test lamp connected to a good ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate on at least on side of the fuse?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Ignition Relay Diagnosis

5

Monitor the ignition 1 signal parameter with a scan tool.

Is the ignition 1 signal parameter at the specified value?

B+

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 10

6

Command the fuel pump ON with a scan tool.

Does the fuel pump operate?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Fuel Pump Electrical Circuit Diagnosis

7
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect a spark plug wire.
  3. Install the J 26792 Spark Tester.
  4. Attempt to start the engine.
  5. Repeat test for remaining cylinders.

Does the spark tester spark for all cylinders?

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Go to Step 8

Go to Electronic Ignition (EI) System Diagnosis

8
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Install a fuel pressure gage. Refer to Fuel System Diagnosis .

    3. Important: The fuel pump operates for about 2 seconds when the ignition is turned ON. The fuel pressure must be observed when the fuel pump is operating.

  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. Observe the fuel pressure while the fuel pump is operating.

Is the fuel pressure within the specified range?

385-425 kPa (55-62 psi)

Go to Step 9

Go to Fuel System Diagnosis

9

Inspect for the following conditions:

    • The engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor is not close to the actual engine temperature. Refer to DTC P0125 .
    • The duct work between the mass air flow (MAF) sensor and the throttle body for air leaks
    • A restricted exhaust system--Refer to Restricted Exhaust in Engine Exhaust.
    • A malfunctioning MAF sensor may cause a no start or a stall after a start. If you suspect this, disconnect the MAF sensor. The powertrain control module (PCM) will default to the speed density in order to calculate the engine load and the intake air flow. If disconnecting the MAF sensor corrects the condition and the connections are OK. Refer to DTC P0102 .
    • The spark plugs for being gas fouled--Refer to Spark Plug Inspection .
    • An engine mechanical failure that causes an engine not to start such as timing chain, low compression--Refer to Engine Compression Test and Symptoms - Engine Mechanical in Engine Mechanical.
    • Compare the MAP/BARO parameters to another vehicle. The parameter values should be close to each other.

Did you complete the action?

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Go to Step 13

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  1. Test the ignition 1 voltage circuits that are supplied by the PCM 1 fuse for an open or for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
  2. Replace the fuse if necessary.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 13

Go to Step 11

11

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the PCM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 13

Go to Step 12

12

Replace the PCM. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 13

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13
  1. Clear the DTCs with a scan tool.
  2. Turn OFF the ignition for 30 seconds.
  3. Attempt to start the engine.

Does the engine start the continue to run?

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Go to Step 14

Go to Step 2

14
  1. Allow the engine to reach operating temperature.
  2. Observe the DTC information with a scan tool.

Are there any DTCs that have not been diagnosed?

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Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List

System OK