F1–58
TROUBLESHOOTING
QUICK DIAGNOSTIC CHARTA6E398018881202
X: Applicable
Possible factor
Troubleshooting item
Starter motor malfunction (Mechanical or electrical)
Starter circuit including ignition switch is open.
Starter interlock switch malfunction (MTX with starter
interlock system)
Improper engine oil level
Low or dead battery
Charging system malfunction
Improper engine compression
Improper valve timing
Hydrolocked engine
Improper engine oil viscosity
Improper dipstick
Base engine malfunction
Drive plate or flywheel are seized.
Improper tension or damaged drive belts
Improper engine coolant level
Water and anti-freeze mixture is improper.
Cooling system malfunction (Radiator, hoses,
overflow system, thermostat, etc.)
Cooling fan system malfunction
Engine or transaxle mounts are improperly installed.
Cooling fan or condenser fan seat are improper.
Accelerator cable free play misadjustment
Cruise control cable misadjustment
Fuel quality
1 Melting of main or other fuses2 MIL illuminates x x x x x x x3 Will not crank4 Hard to start/long crank/erratic start/erratic
crankx
5 Engine stalls. After start/at idle x x x x6 Cranks normally but will not start x x x x7 Slow return to idlex8 Engine runs rough/rolling idle x x x9 Fast idle/runs onxx10 Low idle/stalls during decelerationEngine stalls/quits. Acceleration/cruise x x xEngine runs rough. Acceleration/cruise x x xMissesAcceleration/cruise x x xBuck/jerk Acceleration/cruise/
decelerationxx x
Hesitation/stumble Acceleration x x x
11
Surges Acceleration/cruis
exx x12 Lack/loss of powerAcceleration/cruisexx x13 Knocking/pingingAcceleration/cruisexx14 Poor fuel economy x x x x x x15 Emission compliance x x x x16 High oil consumption/leakage x x x17 Cooling system concerns Overheatingxx x x x18 Cooling system concernsRuns cold x x19 Exhaust smoke x x x20 Fuel odor (in engine compartment)21 Engine noise x x x22 Vibration concerns (engine) x x x23 A/C does not work sufficiently.24 A/C is always on or A/C compressor runs
continuously.
25 A/C is not cut off under WOT conditions.26 Exhaust sulfur smellx27 Constant voltage28 Spark plug condition x x29 ATX concernsUpshift/downshift
engagementSee Section K, TROUBLESHOOTING
A6E39802001
F2–174
TROUBLESHOOTING
NO.2 MIL ILLUMINATESA6E408018881204
Diagnostic procedure
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NO.3 WILL NOT CRANKA6E408018881205
Diagnostic procedure
2 MIL ILLUMINATES
DESCRIPTION•MIL illuminates incorrectly.
POSSIBLE
CAUSE•PCM illuminates for emission-related concern (DTC is stored in PCM)
•Instrument cluster malfunction
Note
•If MIL blinks at steady rate, misfire condition could possibly exist.
STEP INSPECTION RESULTS ACTION
1 Connect WDS or equivalent to DLC-2.
Turn engine switch to ON.
Retrieve any DTC.
Is DTC displayed?YesDTC is displayed:
•Go to appropriate DTC test.
NoNo DTC is displayed:
•Inspect instrument cluster operation.
2 Verify test results.
•If okay, return to diagnostic index to service any additional symptoms.
•If malfunction remains, replace PCM. (See F2–64 PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
3 WILL NOT CRANK
DESCRIPTION•Starter does not work.
POSSIBLE
CAUSE•Open starter circuit between engine switch and starter
•Starter malfunction
•Seized/hydrolocked engine, flywheel
•Immobilizer system (PATS) and/or circuit malfunction (if equipped)
•Low or dead battery
•Charging system malfunction
STEP INSPECTION RESULTS ACTION
1Note
•The following test should be perform for
vehicles with immobilizer system. Go to
Step 10 for vehicles without immobilizer
system.
Connect WDS or equivalent to DLC-2.
Do following conditions appear?
•Engine is not completely started.
•DTC B1681 is displayed.YesBoth conditions appear:
Go to Step 4.
NoEither or other condition appears:
Go to next step.
2 Is coil connector securely connected to coil? Yes Go to next step.
No Connect coil connector securely.
Return to Step 1.
3 Does security light illuminate? Yes Go to next step.
No Inspect instrument cluster and wiring harness.
4 Connect WDS or equivalent to DLC-2 and
retrieve DTC.
DTC
B1213, B1342, B1600, B1601, B1602, B1681,
B2103, B2431Yes Go to appropriate DTC test.
No Go to next step.
