Engine Cranks but Does Not Run: Description
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The Engine Cranks but Does Not Run diagnostic table is an organized approach to identifying a condition that prevents an engine from starting. 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 (Non-HP2) .
- The 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 |
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- | 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 Distributor Ignition (DI) System Diagnosis |
| 5 | Monitor the Ignition 1 Signal Voltage parameter with a scan tool. Is the Ignition 1 Signal Voltage parameter at the specified value? |
B+ | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 11 |
| 6 | Command the fuel pump ON with a scan tool. Does the fuel pump turn ON? |
- | Go to Step 7 | Go to Fuel Pump Electrical Circuit Diagnosis |
| 7 |
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- | Go to Step 8 | Go to Distributor Ignition (DI) System Diagnosis |
| 8 |
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379-427 kPa (55-62 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 powertrain control module (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 14 | - |
| 13 |
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- | Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 2 |
| 14 | Observe the Capture Info with a scan tool. Are there any DTCs that have not been diagnosed? |
- | Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle | System OK |