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Hard to Start

Engine cranks okay, but does not start for a long time. Does eventually run or may start, but immediately stalls. Confirm proper starting procedures.



POSSIBLE CAUSE ACTION


Injector or its circuit See Diagnostic CHART A-5.




Fuel pump operation See Diagnostic Chart A-7A.




Throttle operation Check for binding or mis-alignment. See Diagnostic Chart C-2A.




PTC heater system See Diagnostic Chart C-9.




Faulty data from CTS, MAT, or MAP Sensors See Trouble Code Charts.
and any of the following codes:
14, 23, 25, 31, or 32.