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Starting Problems

DEFINITIONS
Will not start -- The starter is used to crank the engine, but there is no combustion within the cylinders, and the engine won't start.

Fires up and dies -- There is combustion within the cylinders, but then the engine soon stalls.

Hard starting -- Engine starts after cranking a while.

PROCEDURES
- Cranks, but will not START.
SEE Other Scantool Inspections/Inspection Procedures For Trouble Symptoms. Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures

- Fires up and dies.
SEE Other Scantool Inspections/Inspection Procedures For Trouble Symptoms. Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures

- Hard starting
SEE Other Scantool Inspections/Inspection Procedures For Trouble Symptoms. Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures