Engine Cranks, But Will Not Run
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, see MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES/FUEL TANK DRAINING.
Low fuel pressure ^ Check fuel pressure
Proceed to DIAGNOSTIC CHARTS/ENGINE CRANKS BUT WON'T RUN (CHART A-3).
Pinched or collapsed fuel hose/line ^ Repair/replace as required
Inoperative fuel pump ^ Verify fuse/fuse link integrity
^ Check fuel pump relay
^ Proceed to DIAGNOSTIC CHARTS/ENGINE CRANKS BUT WON'T RUN (CHART A-3).