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6A–4 ENGINE MECHANICAL (6VD1 3.2L) Engine Diagnosis Hard Starting 1. Starting Motor Does Not Turn Over Condition Possible cause Correction Headlights go out or dim Battery run down or under charged Recharge or replace battery considerably Terminals poorly connected Clean battery posts and terminals Starting motor coil circuit shorted Overhaul or replace Starting motor defective Overhaul or replace 2. Ignition Trouble — Starting Motor Turns Over But Engine Does Not Start Before starting the engine, make sure that the spark plug Condition Possible cause Correction Spark jumps across gap Spark plug defective Clean, adjust spark gap or replace Ignition timing incorrect Refer to Ignition System Fuel not reaching fuel injector(s) or Refer to item 3 (Trouble in fuel Valve timing incorrect Adjust Engine lacks compression Refer to item 4 (Engine lacks No sparking takes place Ignition coil disconnected or broken Connect properly or replace Electronic Ignition System with Replace Poor connections in engine harness Correct Powertrain Control Module cable Correct or replace 3. Trouble In Fuel System Condition Possible cause Correction Starting motor turns over and spark Fuel tank empty Fill occurs but engine does not start. Water in fuel system Clean Fuel filter clogged Replace filter Fuel pipe clogged Clean or replace Fuel pump defective Replace Fuel pump circuit open Correct or replace Evaporative Emission Control Correct or replace Multiport Fuel Injection System faulty Refer to “Electronic Fuel Injection” |