Will Not Crank: Notes
WILL NOT CRANK (VINs 7, L, M), US) DESCRIPTION AND POSSIBLE CAUSE
| Troubleshooting item |
Will not crank |
| Description |
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| Possible cause |
- Battery malfunction
- Fuse malfunction
- Poor connection of push button start connector
- Instrument cluster or related wiring harness malfunction
- Immobilizer system malfunction
- PCM continuous memory DTC is stored
- Open circuit in PCM power supply circuit
- Open circuit in main relay control circuit
- CAN communication line malfunction between data link connector-2 and PCM
- Main relay malfunction (stuck open)
- Open or poor ground circuit
- Poor connection of vehicle body ground
- Starter relay malfunction
- Starter interlock switch and related wiring harness malfunction (MTX)
- TCM and related wiring harness malfunction (ATX)
- Short to ground in starter relay control circuit
- Open circuit in starter relay control circuit
- Short to ground or open circuit in starter relay power supply circuit
- Short to ground or open circuit in starter power supply circuit
- Starting system malfunction
- Following circuit and/or connector malfunction:
- Between coil antenna and LF control unit
- Between LF control unit and climate control unit
- Between climate control unit and body control module (BCM)
- Between body control module (BCM) and PCM
- Seized engine, flywheel (MTX) or drive plate (ATX)
- Engine damage during compression due to liquid (such as water, fuel, or engine oil) penetration into cylinder
WARNING:
- The following troubleshooting flow chart contains the fuel system diagnosis and repair procedures. Read the following warnings before performing the fuel system services:
- Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can easily ignite, causing serious injury and damage. Always keep sparks and flames away from fuel.
- Highly pressurized fuel may spray out if the fuel line is cut. Due to the following dangers occurring with a fuel spray, always complete the "Fuel Line Safety Procedure" to prevent the fuel from spraying. (See BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION [(VIN M)]
.) (See BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION [(VIN 7 & VIN L)]
.)
- Fuel may cause irritation if it comes in contact with skin and eyes.
- If fuel ignites and causes a fire, it may lead to serious injury or death, and damage to property and facilities.
CAUTION:
- Disconnecting/connecting the quick release connector without cleaning it may possibly cause damage to the fuel pipe and quick release connector. Always clean the quick release connector joint area before disconnecting/connecting, and make sure that it is free of foreign material.
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 Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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 Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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 Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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 Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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