Inspection/Test
| Action
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DEFINITION: Engine
cranks OK, but does not start for a long time. Does eventually run, or may
start but immediately dies.
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Preliminary
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Sensor/System
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| • | Test the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor for being shifted
in value. Connect a scan tool and compare engine coolant temperature with
intake air temperature (IAT) on a cold engine. The ECT
and IAT should be within ± 3°C (5°F) of
each other. Test the resistance of the ECT sensor if the
temperature is out of range with the IAT sensor. Refer to
the
Temperature Versus Resistance
Table.
If the ECT sensor resistance is not within the specification,
refer to
DTC P0117
or
DTC P0113
. |
| • | Monitor the 24X crankshaft position (CKP) and camshaft position
(CMP) sensors on a scan tool. If both are not responding, test the sensor
feed circuit. Both sensors use a separate feed circuit but are internally
connected to power. Test all 24X and CMP sensor circuits for intermittents.
Refer to
Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
in Wiring Systems. |
| • | Monitor the 3X parameter on the scan tool. If the 3X is not responding,
inspect the 7X CKP sensor and circuits for intermittents. Inspect the ignition
control (IC) circuit, bypass circuit, 3X reference high circuit, and the
3X reference low circuit for intermittents. If these circuits become open,
or shorted, they may not set a DTC immediately, but are capable of causing
driveability complaints. Refer to
Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
in Wiring Systems. |
| • | Inspect the mass air flow (MAF) sensor for proper installation
and conditions. A MAF sensor with a damaged honeycomb may cause a hard start. |
| • | Inspect the air intake ducts for being collapsed, damaged areas,
looseness, improper installation, or leaking, especially between the MAF
sensor and the throttle body. |
| • | Using a scan tool, test idle air control (IAC) operation. Command
the engine RPM to 1,500 and back to the starting RPM. If the engine RPM does
not change when commanded, refer to
DTC P0506
and
DTC P0507
to diagnose the IAC system. |
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Fuel
System
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Ignition
System
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| • | Inspect for proper ignition voltage output using the following
steps: |
| 1. | Attach the J 26792
spark tester to engine ground. |
| 2. | Connect the spark plug end of the spark plug wire to the J 26792
. Leave the other end of
the spark plug wire connected to the coil being tested. |
| 3. | Connect the spark plug end of the companion spark plug wire to
ground. The companion spark plug wire is the wire attached to the corresponding
coil tower. |
| 4. | Crank the engine while observing the J 26792
. A spark should be observed. |
| 5. | Repeat the above steps for each coil. |
| • | If spark is not present at the coils, inspect for the following
conditions: |
| - | Coils--Cracks, carbon tracking/arcing, or a resistance value
outside the specified range |
Coil Resistance
5,000-8,000 ohms | - | Spark plug wires--Signs of arcing, cross firing, cracks,
carbon tracking, plug boot damage, pinched, improper routing, or a resistance
value outside the specified range |
Spark Plug Wire Resistance
9868 ohms per meter (3000 ohms per foot).
| | Important: : Spraying the secondary ignition wires with a light mist of water may
help locate an intermittent problem. Ignition voltage will arc to ground when
a secondary component is faulty.
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| - | Defective ignition module. |
| - | Ignition system wiring--Loose ignition module feed or ground
connection, or damaged system wiring |
| • | Remove spark plugs and inspect for the following conditions: |
| - | Burned or damaged electrodes |
| - | Improper heat range or reach |
| • | If spark plugs are gas or oil fouled, the cause of the fouling
must be determined before replacing the spark plugs. Refer to
Spark Plug Inspection
. |
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Engine
Mechanical
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| • | For incorrect basic engine parts--Inspect the following
conditions: |
| - | Camshaft and valve train components |
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