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Other Concern: Engine Will Not Crank

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OTHER CONCERN: ENGINE WILL NOT CRANK

Possible Component Reference/Action
255 - ROUTINE 
Powertrain Control System   
  • PCM, vehicle wiring harnesses, digital TR sensor
  • Carry out on-board diagnostic tests. See INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE article for diagnosis and testing of the PCM.
  • GO to PINPOINT TEST C .
  • Repair as required. Clear DTCs, road test and rerun on-board diagnostic test.
Shift Cable/Digital TR Sensor   
  • Cable or digital TR Sensor damaged, misaligned
Main Control/Park System/TR Sensor Alignment   
  • Detent spring, rooster comb, manual lever and TR sensor are not correctly aligned together.
  • Disconnect TR sensor electrical connector. Remove outer manual lever nut. Loosen TR sensor screws. Loosen detent spring screw. Move manual lever through all gear ranges. Place manual lever into the NEUTRAL position. Tighten the detent spring screw to correct specification. Install TR sensor alignment tool. Tighten the TR sensor screws alternating sequence until correct tightening specification is obtained. Remove tool. Install outer manual lever and nut. Tighten nut to correct specification. Install TR sensor connector. Verify that the vehicle will start in PARK and NEUTRAL. Verify that the reverse backup lamps illuminate in REVERSE.
Fluid Pump Assembly   
  • Screws not tightened to specification
  • Tighten screws to specification.
  • Gasket damaged
  • Inspect for damage. If damaged, install a new gasket.
  • Porosity, cross leaks, ball missing, plugged hole
  • Inspect for damage. If damaged, repair as necessary.
  • Pump gears cracked and/or seized
  • Inspect for damage. Install a new pump.
  • Flow control valves, springs or seals damaged, stuck or not assembled correctly
  • Inspect for damage. Install a new seal or flow control valve.
Flexplate or Adapter Plate   
  • Damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
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