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Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
1. The engine cranks, but does not start.
1. Spark is insufficient or does not occur at all (on the spark plugs).
- Check the ignition coil.
- Check the distributor. <3.0L ENGINE>
- Check the crankshaft position sensor.
- Check the spark plugs.
- Check the spark plug cable.

2. Spark is good.
- Check the ignition timing.

2. The engine idles roughly or stalls.
- Check the spark plugs.
- Check the ignition timing.
- Check the ignition coil.
- Check the spark plug cable.

3. Poor acceleration
- Check the ignition timing.
- Check the spark plug cable.
- Check the ignition coil.