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Searching in 1990 USDM TSRM.
Areas /Difficult to start / no start — engine will not crank or cranks slowly
Step-by-step TSRM procedure

Difficult to start / no start — engine will not crank or cranks slowly

Follow the TSRM flowchart from FI-11. Choose OK, BAD, NO, Normal code or Malfunction code as shown in the manual.

FI-11
Current check

Check power source

Check power source.
FI-11
OK

Power source OK

Continue to starting system check
Choose OK
BAD

Power source fault

Check battery connection, gravity / drive belt / charging system, voltage and fusible links.
Choose BAD
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