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Test Description

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The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. 2:  This step determines if there is a condition with the main relay causing the no start condition. Use the Capture Info function to store any DTC information that may have set previously, before clearing the DTC information.
  2. 3:  This step determines if there is an internal ECM condition, or sub-system component DTC causing the no start.
  3. 5:  This step determines if the fuel pump is turning ON. An audible sound can be heard at the fuel injector rail when the fuel pump is turned ON.
Engine Cranks but Does Not Run

Step Action Values Yes No
Schematic Reference: Engine Controls Schematics
Connector End View Reference: Engine Control Module Connector End Views or Engine Controls Connector End Views
1 Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? - Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle
  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Select Capture Info in order to store the Powertrain DTC information with a scan tool.
  3. Clear the DTCs with a scan tool.
  4. Turn OFF the ignition fro 30 seconds.
  5. IMPORTANT: Do not crank the engine.
  6. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  7. View the DTC information with a scan tool.
Does DTC P0685, P0686, P0687, P0689, or P0690 set?
- Go to DTC P0685, P0686, P0687, P0689, or P0690 Go to Step 3 
  1. Crank the engine for 15 seconds.
  2. Observe the Engine DTC information with a scan tool.
Does the scan tool display DTC P0118, P0201-P0206, P0335, P0336, P0337, P0338, P0351-P0356, P0601, P0602, P0604, P0606, P0627, P0628, P0629, P1629, P1630, P1631, or P2105?
- Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle Go to Step 4 
4 Observe the Theft Deterrent DTC Information with a scan tool.
Does the scan tool display any Theft Deterrent DTCs?
- Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle Go to Step 5 
IMPORTANT: Additional DTCs may set when using the fuel pump output control.
With a scan tool, command the fuel pump ON.Does the fuel pump turn ON?
- Go to Step 6  Go to Fuel Pump Electrical Circuit Diagnosis 
6
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Install the J 34730-1A  Fuel Pressure Gage. See Special Tools . Refer to Fuel Pressure Gage Installation and Removal .
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. Command the fuel pump ON with a scan tool.
Is the fuel pressure within the specified range while the fuel pump is operating?
380-410 kPa (55-60 psi) Go to Step 7  Go to Fuel System Diagnosis 
7 Inspect for the following conditions:
Did you complete the action?
- Go to Step 8  -
8
  1. With a scan tool, clear the DTCs.
  2. Attempt to start the engine.
Does the engine start and continue to operate?
- Go to Step 9  Go to Step 2 
9
  1. Idle the engine.
  2. Allow the engine to reach operating temperature.
  3. Observe the DTC information with a scan tool.
Are there any DTCs that have not been diagnosed?
- Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle System OK