Diagnostic Aids
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Removing Injection Control Pressure (ICP) sensor and inspecting level in oil rail will determine if oil is being supplied to rail. Removing inspection plug in top of reservoir will help determine if reservoir is full. A reservoir that drains back after engine has not been operated for a long period of time can cause a hard start condition.