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Hard Start or No Start

FAULT TRACING CONDITIONS
Before fault tracing, ensure that:
^ No diagnostic trouble codes are present
^ The engine cranks normally (starter motor operates), and
^ The engine is mechanically sound (valve timing, compression, etc.)

ENGINE WILL NOT START
^ Fuel Pump Fuse
^ Fuel Pump Relay
^ Fuel System Ground
^ EFI Main Relay
^ Fuel Pump
^ EFI Control Unit

ENGINE WILL NOT START COLD
^ Coolant Temperature Sensor
^ Excessive Carbon on Intake Valves
^ Intake Air Leak

ENGINE WILL NOT START HOT
^ Fuel Pressure Regulator
^ Air Mass Meter
^ Fuel Pump Check Valve
^ Coolant Temperature Sensor
^ Loose Fuel System Ground