Engine Does Not Crank
- Check battery and battery cables.
- Check starter.
- Check starter relay.
No Initial Combustion
- Check ECM power source circuit with ignition on.
- Check fuel pump control circuit.
- Check for defective ECM, wiring or connections.
- Check engine immobilizer system (if equipped).
- Check for defective fuel pump switch (if equipped).
No Complete Combustion
- Check fuel pump control circuit.
Difficult To Start, Cranks Normal
- Check starter signal circuit to STA terminal at ECM.
- Check fuel pump control circuit.
- Check engine compression.
Difficult To Start When Cold
- Check starter signal circuit to STA terminal at ECM.
- Check fuel pump control circuit.
Difficult To Start When Hot
- Check starter signal circuit to STA terminal at ECM.
- Check fuel pump control circuit.
High Idle Speed
- Check A/C signal circuit.
- Check ECM power source circuit with ignition on.
Low Idle Speed
- Check A/C signal circuit.
- Check fuel pump control circuit.
Rough Idle
- Check engine compression.
- Check fuel pump control circuit.
Surging
- Check ECM power source circuit with ignition on.
- Check fuel pump control circuit.
Hesitation/Poor Acceleration
- Check fuel pump control circuit.
- Check for faulty automatic transaxle/transmission.
- Check fuel pump control circuit.
Engine Stalls After Start
- Check fuel pump control circuit.
- Check engine immobilizer system (if equipped).
Intermittent Simulation
To reproduce the conditions creating an intermittent fault, use the following methods
- Lightly vibrate component. See «VIBRATION METHOD»(ref-95580-S30988254402001040200000) .
- Heat component. See HEATING METHOD.
- Wiggle or bend wiring harness. See «VIBRATION METHOD»(ref-95580-S30988254402001040200000) .
- Spray component with water. See «WATER SPRINKLING METHOD»(ref-95580-S18679610162001040200000) .
Monitor circuit/component voltage or resistance while simulating intermittent. If engine is running, monitor for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). Use test results to identify a faulty component or circuit.
WATER SPRINKLING METHOD
| CAUTION | Ensure vehicle does not have any water leaks before using water sprinkling method. If water leak exists, use care when applying water that no water is sprayed directly on any electronic components. |
Spray outside of vehicle and front of radiator with water while checking for a malfunction to exist. DO NOT spray water directly into engine compartment. The temperature and humidity may be changed by spraying water onto the front of the radiator. DO NOT directly spray electronic components with water.