Preliminary Checks
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The Engine Cranks but Does Not Run diagnostic test is an organized approach to identifying a condition that causes an engine not to start. The Engine Cranks but Does Not Run diagnostic test directs the service technician to the appropriate system diagnosis. The Engine Cranks but Does Not Run diagnostic test assumes the following: The battery is completely charged, the cranking speed is within specification and there is adequate fuel in the fuel tank.