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 (Non-HP2) .
- The engine cranking speed is acceptable. Refer to Engine Cranks Slowly .
- There is adequate fuel in the fuel tank.
Engine Cranks but Does Not Run
| 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 |
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| 1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? | - | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle |
| 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 Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle | Go to Step 3 |
| 3 | Does the scan tool display any body control module (BCM) vehicle theft deterrent (VTD) DTCs? | - | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle | Go to Step 4 |
| 4 |
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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? |
- | Go to Step 7 | Go to Fuel Pump Electrical Circuit Diagnosis |
| 7 |
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- | Go to Step 8 | Go to Electronic Ignition (EI) System Diagnosis |
| 8 |
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.
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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 | - |
| 10 |
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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
. 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 | - |
| 13 |
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- | Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 2 |
| 14 |
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- | Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle | System OK |