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Symptom-Based Diagnosis




Symptom Chart
Listed above are symptoms and probable causes for problems that DO NOT cause the Malfunction indicator Lamp (MIL) to come on. If the MIL was reported on, refer to How to Begin Troubleshooting above.
Troubleshoot each probable cause in the order listed (from left to right) until the symptom is eliminated.
The probable cause and troubleshooting page reference can be found below.

Other Probable Causes for "Engine will not start":
- Compression
- Intake air leakage
- Engine locked up
- Timing belt
- Starting system
- Overheating
- Battery




Probable Cause List