Engine Cranks but Does Not Run: Description
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Hummer H2. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The Engine Cranks but Does Not Run diagnostic table is an organized approach to identifying a condition that causes an engine to not start. The diagnostic table directs the service technician to the appropriate system diagnosis. The diagnostic table assumes the following conditions are met:
- The battery is completely charged. Refer to Battery Inspection/Test (Non-HP2) .
- The engine cranking speed is acceptable. Refer to Engine Cranks Slowly .
- There is adequate fuel in the fuel tank.
Engine Cranks but Does Not Run
| Step | Action | Values | Yes | No |
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| Schematic Reference: Engine Controls Schematics Connector End View Reference: Engine Controls Connector End Views or Powertrain Control Module Connector End Views |
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| 1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? | - | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle |
| 2 | Crank the engine for the specified amount of time. Does the scan tool display any DTCs that failed this ignition? |
15 seconds | Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle | Go to Step 3 |
| 3 | Does the scan tool display any body control module (BCM) vehicle theft deterrent (VTD) DTCs? | - | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle | Go to Step 4 |
| 4 |
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- | Go to Step 5 | Go to Ignition Relay Diagnosis |
| 5 | Monitor the ignition 1 signal parameter with a scan tool. Is the ignition 1 signal parameter at the specified value? |
B+ | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 10 |
| 6 | Command the fuel pump ON with a scan tool. Does the fuel pump operate? |
- | Go to Step 7 | Go to Fuel Pump Electrical Circuit Diagnosis |
| 7 |
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- | Go to Step 8 | Go to Electronic Ignition (EI) System Diagnosis |
| 8 |
IMPORTANT:
The fuel pump operates for about 2 seconds when the ignition is turned ON. The fuel pressure must be observed when the fuel pump is operating.
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VIN V, T, U Gasoline: 385-425 kPa (55-62 psi) VIN Z Ethanol: 335-375 kPa (48-54 psi) |
Go to Step 9 | Go to Fuel System Diagnosis |
| 9 | Inspect for the following conditions:
Did you complete the action? |
- | Go to Step 13 | - |
| 10 |
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- | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 11 |
| 11 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the PCM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
and Connector Repairs
. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 12 |
| 12 | Replace the PCM. Refer to Control Module References
for replacement, setup, and programming. Did you complete the replacement? |
- | Go to Step 13 | - |
| 13 |
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- | Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 2 |
| 14 |
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- | Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle | System OK |