Engine Cranks but Does Not Run: Description
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The Engine Cranks but Does Not Run diagnostic table is an organized approach to identifying a condition that causes an engine not to start. The Engine Cranks but Does Not Run diagnostic table directs the service technician to the appropriate system diagnosis.
The Engine Cranks but Does Not Run diagnostic table assumes the following:
- The battery is completely charged. Refer to Battery Inspection/Test in Engine Electrical.
- The engine cranking speed is within specifications. Refer to Engine Cranks Slowly in Engine Electrical.
- There is adequate fuel in the fuel tank.