FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Cranks Normally But Won't Start

Definition: Engine cranks OK, but does not start. May fire a few times.

POSSIBLE CAUSE ACTION

No fuel in tank ^ Put fuel in fuel tank

Water contaminated fuel ^ Drain fuel tank and add clean fuel

Low fuel pressure ^ Check fuel pressure, refer to Fuel Pressure Test

Pinched or collapsed fuel hose/line ^ Repair/replace as required

Inoperative fuel pump ^ Verify fuse/fuse link integrity
^ Check fuel pump relay, refer to Fuel Delivery Diagnosis, [1][2]Fuel Delivery Diagnosis