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Engine No-Start

Tests 811 - 816:




Tests 817 - 820:




Tests 821 - 823:




SYMPTOM
* ENGINE NO-START

POSSIBLE CAUSES
- ASD relay output circuit open
- Engine valve timing not within specifications
- Distributor cap, rotor or cables defective
- Distributor drive system defective
- Ignition coil drive circuit open
- Ignition coil drive circuit short to ground
- PCM def (ignition system)
- Coil secondary cable defective
- Ignition coil connector terminal observable def
- Ignition coil defective (primary terminals)
- Ignition coil defective (secondary terminals)