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Starting Concerns: No Start (Engine Cranks)

NOTE: An extended crank because of a no start may load the exhaust system with raw fuel, damaging the catalytic converter after the engine starts. For vehicles equipped with a secondary air injection (AIR) system, carry out the following after the no start concern is repaired: Disconnect the electric AIR pump relay, run the engine until the surplus fuel is used up, and connect the relay. Disconnecting the relay may set a continuous memory PCM DTC that needs to be cleared.

SYSTEM/COMPONENT	REFERENCE (Section 5 Pinpoint Test unless noted)
Add-on Anti-Theft Devices	Visual. CHECK with the customer.
Fuel/Ignition	refer to PINPOINT TEST A - No Start .
Intake Air System (for vehicles equipped with an IAC valve). If the engine will not start at closed throttle, but will start and run normally at part throttle, check the IAC valve.	refer to PINPOINT TEST KE - Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve .
Exhaust System Restrictions	refer to PINPOINT TEST HF - Catalyst Efficiency Monitor and Exhaust Systems .
Base Engine	REFER to the Workshop Manual Section 303-00, Engine System and carry out the Inspection and Verification to continue diagnosis.
Additional Testing	refer to PINPOINT TEST Z - Intermittent .