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Pinpoint Test H: The Vehicle Does Not Start

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  1. H1 CHECK FOR COMMUNICATION WITH THE PCM AND IC 
    • Connect the diagnostic tool.
    • Key in ON position.
    • Carry out the network test using the scan tool.
    • Does the scan tool establish communication with the PCM and the IC? 
    1. YES  : Go to  H2.
    2. NO  : REFER to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK article to diagnose the module that is not communicating with the scan tool.
  2. H2 CHECK FOR IC DTCs 
    • Retrieve the IC continuous and on-demand DTCs.
    • Are any IC DTCs present? 
    1. YES  : REFER to DTC Charts .
    2. NO  : The no-start condition is not PATS-related. REFER to the Introduction - Gasoline Engines article to diagnose the cause of the no-start condition.
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