Pinpoint Test H: The Vehicle Does Not Start

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford Mustang. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

H1 CHECK FOR COMMUNICATION WITH THE PCM AND IPC
- Connect the scan tool.
- Ignition ON.
- Carry out the network test using the scan tool.
- Does the scan tool establish communication with the PCM and the IPC?
- Yes : GO to H2.
- No : REFER to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK to diagnose the module that is not communicating with the scan tool.
H2 CHECK FOR IPC DTCs
- Retrieve the IPC continuous and on-demand DTCs.
- Are any IPC DTCs present?
- Yes : REFER to DTC CHARTS .
- No : The no-start condition is not PATS-related. REFER to STARTING SYSTEM or the ENGINE CONTROLS - INTRODUCTION (EXCEPT DIESEL & HYBRID) (SECTION 0) to diagnose the cause of the no-start condition.