Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures
Symptom Chart
Listed below 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 Display and Read Diagnostic Trouble Codes. Reading Diagnostic Trouble Codes
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 an engine that will not start:
- Compression
- Engine locked up
- Timing belt
- Starting system
- Overheating
- Battery
Probable Cause List