Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine
If the engine does not start, check the starter.
Starter condition
Starter doesn't turn or turns
over slowly.
The battery may be dead. Check
each of the items on the right and
respond accordingly.
The starter turns over normally
but the engine doesn't start.
There may be a problem with the
fuse. Check each of the items on
the right and respond accordingly.
Check brightness of the interior lights.
Turn on the interior lights and check the brightness.
If the interior lights are dim or do not come on at all
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2 Battery P. 492
If the interior lights come on normally
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2 Fuses P. 522
Review the engine start procedure.
Follow its instructions, and try to start the engine again.
2 Starting the Engine P. 399
Check the immobilizer system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.
2 Immobilizer System P. 101
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank.
2 Fuel Gauge P. 79
Check the fuse.
Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
2 Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 524
If the problem continues:
2 Emergency Towing P. 525
1Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehicle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle to jump start it.
2 Jump Starting P. 512
Checklist
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