No Start/Normal Crank - Alt Fuel Mode
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford Pickup and 2002 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
Extended cranking due to a no-start condition, can load exhaust system with raw fuel, which may ruin catalytic converter after engine is started.
NOTE:
If ALT fuel switch indicator illuminates and then goes off, vehicle may switch automatically to gasoline mode. Check vehicle for add-on anti-theft devices that may disable ignition system. If equipped, disable system before continuing.
- If ALT fuel switch indicator is always off, see TEST AB: NO START - ALT FUEL SWITCH INDICATOR OFF under SYSTEM TESTS in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - EEC-V - BI-FUEL article.
- If ALT fuel switch indicator is on then goes off, see TEST AC: NO START - ALT FUEL SWITCH INDICATOR IS ON, THEN OFF under SYSTEM TESTS in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - EEC-V - BI-FUEL article.
- If ALT fuel switch indicator is always on, see TEST AD: NO START - ALT FUEL SWITCH INDICATOR IS ON STEADY under SYSTEM TESTS in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - EEC-V - BI-FUEL article.
- If ALT fuel switch indicator is flashing, see TEST UC: SIGNAL LINK FAULT under SYSTEM TESTS in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - EEC-V - BI-FUEL article.
- If engine is still a no-start after completing previous tests, see TEST KE: IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE under SYSTEM TESTS in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - EEC-V - GASOLINE & NGV article.
- Check exhaust system for restriction. See TEST HF: CATALYST EFFICIENCY MONITOR & EXHAUST SYSTEMS under SYSTEM TESTS in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - EEC-V - GASOLINE & NGV article.
- Check engine mechanical condition. Check compression, camshaft, valve train components, etc. and repair as necessary. See appropriate article in ENGINES. If no concern is found, check for intermittent faults. See TEST Z: INTERMITTENT under SYSTEM TESTS in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - EEC-V - GASOLINE & NGV article.