Starting System Symptom Troubleshooting Index

Without keyless access system

Symptom	Diagnostic procedure	Also check for
Engine does not crank	Check for loose 12 volt battery terminals or connections. Test the 12 volt battery for a low state of charge . Check for PGM-FI DTCs . Check the starter . Check the relay circuit board . Check the starter system circuit troubleshooting . M/T: Check clutch pedal position switch A . CVT: Check the transmission range switch . Check the ignition switch and its related circuit .	M/T: Poor ground at G305CVT: Poor ground at G201 Seized engine
Engine cranks, but does not start	Check for PGM-FI DTCs . Check the PGM-FI main relays . Check the fuel pressure . Check for a plugged or damaged fuel line . Check for a plugged fuel filter . Check the throttle body . Check for low engine compression . Check the camshaft timing . Do the PCM reset in the PGM-FI System to cancel ALL INJECTORS STOP with the HDS.	Fuel level in tank Weak or fouled spark plugs
Engine is hard to start	Do the symptom troubleshooting for engine will not start, engine starts but stalls immediately, or engine is hard to start .	Weak or fouled spark plugs
Engine cranks slowly	Check for loose 12 volt battery terminals or connections. Test the 12 volt battery for a low state of charge . Check the starter for binding . Check for excessive drag in the engine.

With keyless access system

Symptom	Diagnostic procedure	Also check for
Engine does not crank	Starter system circuit troubleshooting .	Seized engine
Engine cranks, but does not start	Check for PGM-FI DTCs . Check the relay circuit board . Check for keyless access system symptom troubleshooting information . Check the fuel pressure . Check for a plugged or damaged fuel line . Check for a plugged fuel filter . Check the throttle body . Check for low engine compression . Check the camshaft timing . Do the PCM reset in the PGM-FI System to cancel ALL INJECTORS STOP with the HDS.	Fuel level in tank Weak or fouled spark plugs

Symptom	Diagnostic procedure	Also check for
Engine is hard to start	Do the symptom troubleshooting for engine will not start, engine starts but stalls immediately, or engine is hard to start .	Weak or fouled spark plugs
Engine cranks slowly	Check for loose 12 volt battery terminals or connections. Test the 12 volt battery for a low state of charge . Check the starter for binding . Check for excessive drag in the engine.