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 . |
• | The engine cranking speed is acceptable. Refer to Engine Cranks Slowly . |
• | There is adequate fuel in the fuel tank. |
Step | Action | Values | Yes | No | ||||||||||||||
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Schematic Reference: Engine Controls Schematics Connector End View Reference: Engine Controls Connector End Views or Powertrain Control Module Connector End Views | ||||||||||||||||||
1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? | -- | Go to Step 2 | |||||||||||||||
2 | Crank the engine for the specified amount of time. Does the scan tool display any DTCs that failed this ignition? | 15 seconds | Go to Step 3 | |||||||||||||||
3 | Does the scan tool display any body control module (BCM) vehicle theft deterrent (VTD) DTCs? | -- | Go to Step 4 | |||||||||||||||
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Does the test lamp illuminate on at least on side of the fuse? | -- | 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? | -- | Go to Step 7 | |||||||||||||||
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Does the spark tester spark for all cylinders? | -- | Go to Step 8 | |||||||||||||||
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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. Is the fuel pressure within the specified range? | VIN V, T, U Gasoline: 385-425 kPa (55-62 psi) VIN Z Ethanol: 335-375 kPa (48-54 psi) | Go to Step 9 | Go to Fuel System Diagnosis | ||||||||||||||
9 | Inspect for the following conditions:
Did you complete the action? | -- | Go to Step 13 | -- | ||||||||||||||
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Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | 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 . Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 12 | ||||||||||||||
12 | Replace the PCM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming. Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 13 | -- | ||||||||||||||
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Does the engine start the continue to run? | -- | Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 2 | ||||||||||||||
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Are there any DTCs that have not been diagnosed? | -- | System OK |