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- Starting Concerns: Hard Start/Long Crank/Erratic Start/Erratic Crank
| SYSTEM/COMPONENT | REFERENCE ( PINPOINT TEST - GASOLINE MODELS unless noted) |
|---|---|
| Battery Condition and Current Draw | Visual. REFER to CHARGING SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION . |
| Secondary Ignition System | For vehicles equipped with a coil pack ignition system, GO to PINPOINT TEST JC
. For all others, GO to PINPOINT TEST JB . |
| Fuel Delivery System | GO to PINPOINT TEST HC . |
| Exhaust System | GO to F: Catalyst Efficiency Monitor and Exhaust Systems STEP HF8. |
| PCV System | GO to PINPOINT TEST HG . |
| EVAP System | GO to X: Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Monitor and System STEP HX14. |
| Applications without electronic throttle control: Intake Air System |
GO to PINPOINT TEST HU . |
| Starting System | REFER to STARTING SYSTEM . |
| Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor | GO to C: Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor STEP DC26. |
| Additional Testing | GO to PINPOINT TEST Z . |
Additional Checks:
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Visual |