No. 4 Hard To Start/Long Crank/Erratic Start/Erratic Crank: Notes

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DESCRIPTION & POSSIBLE CAUSE

4	HARD TO START/LONG CRANK/ERRATIC START/ERRATIC CRANK
DESCRIPTION	Starter cranks engine at normal speed but engine requires excessive cranking time before starting. Battery is in normal condition.
POSSIBLE CAUSE	Spark leakage from high-tension leads Vacuum leakage Poor fuel quality Starting system malfunction Erratic signal to ignition coil Spark plug malfunction Air leakage from intake-air system Erratic signal from CMP sensor Erratic signal from CMP sensor Improper air/fuel mixture ratio control Air cleaner restriction Improper operation of electronic throttle control system PCV valve malfunction Inadequate fuel pressure Purge solenoid valve malfunction MAF sensor contamination Restriction in exhaust system EGR valve malfunction Pressure regulator malfunction WARNING: The following troubleshooting flow chart contains the fuel system diagnosis and repair procedures. Read the following warnings before servicing the fuel system: Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can easily ignite, causing serious injury and damage. Always keep sparks and flames away from fuel. Fuel line spills and leakage are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injuries or death and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete "BEFORE REPAIR PROCEDURE" and "AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE" described in the repair information. (See BEFORE REPAIR PROCEDURE .) (See AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE .) CAUTION: Disconnecting/connecting quick release connector without cleaning it may possibly cause damage to fuel pipe and quick release connector. Always clean quick release connector joint area before disconnecting/connecting, and make sure that it is free of foreign material.

HARD TO START/LONG CRANK/ERRATIC START/ERRATIC CRANK

DESCRIPTION

Starter cranks engine at normal speed but engine requires excessive cranking time before starting.
Battery is in normal condition.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Spark leakage from high-tension leads
Vacuum leakage
Poor fuel quality
Starting system malfunction
Erratic signal to ignition coil
Spark plug malfunction
Air leakage from intake-air system
Erratic signal from CMP sensor
Erratic signal from CMP sensor
Improper air/fuel mixture ratio control
Air cleaner restriction
Improper operation of electronic throttle control system
PCV valve malfunction
Inadequate fuel pressure
Purge solenoid valve malfunction
MAF sensor contamination
Restriction in exhaust system
EGR valve malfunction
Pressure regulator malfunction
WARNING:
The following troubleshooting flow chart contains the fuel system diagnosis and repair procedures. Read the following warnings before servicing the fuel system:
- Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can easily ignite, causing serious injury and damage. Always keep sparks and flames away from fuel.
- Fuel line spills and leakage are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injuries or death and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete "BEFORE REPAIR PROCEDURE" and "AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE" described in the repair information.
  (See BEFORE REPAIR PROCEDURE .)
  
  (See AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE .)
CAUTION:
- Disconnecting/connecting quick release connector without cleaning it may possibly cause damage to fuel pipe and quick release connector. Always clean quick release connector joint area before disconnecting/connecting, and make sure that it is free of foreign material.