| Engine does not crank |
Starter system circuit troubleshooting - Refer to: Starter System Circuit Troubleshooting (With Auto Idle Stop System), or Starter System Circuit Troubleshooting (Without Auto Idle Stop System) . |
Seized engine |
| Engine cranks, but does not start |
- Check for PGM-FI DTCs - Refer to: How to Troubleshoot the Fuel and Emissions Systems (L4),
or How to Troubleshoot the Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT),
or How to Troubleshoot the Brake Booster Pressure Monitoring System (With Auto Idle Stop System),
or How to Troubleshoot the Fuel and Emissions Systems (V6, Without Auto Idle Stop System),
or How to Troubleshoot the Fuel and Emissions Systems (V6, With Auto Idle Stop System)
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- Check the PGM-FI main relays - Refer to: Power Relay Test (Without SH-AWD) (2015-17),
or Power Relay Test (With SH-AWD) (2015-17),
or Power Relay Test (2018-19)
.
- Check for keyless access system symptom troubleshooting information
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- Check the fuel pressure
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- Check for a plugged or damaged fuel line - Refer to: Fuel Line Inspection (L4),
or Fuel Line Inspection (V6, Without SH-AWD),
or Fuel Line Inspection (V6, With SH-AWD)
.
- Check for a plugged fuel filter - Refer to: Fuel Tank Unit Disassembly and Reassembly (With SH-AWD),
or Fuel Tank Unit Disassembly and Reassembly (Without SH-AWD)
.
- Check the throttle body
.
- Check for low engine compression - Refer to: Engine Compression Inspection (V6),
or Engine Compression Inspection (L4)
.
- Check the camshaft timing - Refer to: Camshaft Timing Inspection (V6),
or Camshaft Timing Inspection (L4)
.
- Do the PCM reset
in the PGM-FI System to cancel ALL INJECTORS STOP with the HDS.
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- Fuel level in tank
- Weak or fouled spark plugs
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| Engine is hard to start |
Do the symptom troubleshooting for Engine will not start, engine starts but stalls immediately, or engine is hard to start - Refer to: Fuel and Emissions Systems Symptom Troubleshooting - Engine will not start, engine starts but stalls immediately, or engine is hard to start (V6),
or Fuel and Emissions Systems Symptom Troubleshooting - Engine stalls (V6),
or Fuel and Emissions Systems Symptom Troubleshooting - Engine stalls (L4)
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Weak or fouled spark plugs |
| Engine cranks slowly |
- Check for loose battery terminals or connections.
- Test the battery for a low state of charge - Refer to: 12 Volt Battery Test (Without SH-AWD),
or 12 Volt Battery Test (With SH-AWD)
.
- Check the starter for binding - Refer to: Starter Overhaul (V6),
or Starter Overhaul (L4)
.
- Check for excessive drag in the engine.
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