Engine Difficult to Start or Will Not Start (No Exhaust Smoke while cranking)

ENGINE DIFFICULT TO START OR WILL NOT START (NO EXHAUST SMOKE
WHILE CRANKING)


POSSIBLE CAUSES
- Possible causes

Diagnostic Test

1. POSSIBLE CAUSES
This is a list of possible causes:
Check for any TSBs for ECM calibration updates that my apply.
Fuel level low.
Poor quality or improper grade of fuel.
Fuel filter plugged.
Fuel tank venting.
Low fuel pressure.
Air in fuel system
Fuel Lift Pump malfunctioning.
Fuel Inlet restriction.
Fuel injection pump supply voltage open or low voltage.
Fuel inlet line kinked or restricted.
Fuel return passage or fuel return line kinked or restricted.
Injectors are incorrect.
Injector shim thickness is incorrect.
Injector malfunction.
Fuel connector leaking fuel.
Crankshaft position sensor (CKP) or Camshaft position sensor (CMP) and/or circuit malfunction.
Moisture in harness connectors or corroded terminals.
Skim issues.
Battery voltage low.
Ignition switch supply voltage low or open.
Battery voltage to ECM is low or open.
Electrical noise.
Fuel injection pump.
Engine Control Module.
Internal engine damage.

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Repair
Repair as necessary. Refer to Service Information for the related symptom(s).
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER - 1 (DIESEL). Powertrain Verification Test - Ver 1