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INSPECTION PROCEDURE 3: Engine does not Start (Cranking but no Initial Combustion).
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (COMMENT) If the fuel injectors are not operating, there might be a problem with the MPI system in addition to a malfunction of the immobilizer system. It is normal for this to occur if an attempt is made to start the engine using a key that has not been properly registered.
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS Malfunction of MPI system Malfunction of immobilizer-ECU
| DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE
| STEP 1. Check the battery positive voltage. Measure the battery positive voltage during cranking. Q: Is the voltage 8 volts or more? YES: Go to Step 2. NO: Check the battery. Refer to . The engine should start.
| STEP 2. Check the immobilizer system diagnosis code and MPI system diagnosis code. Q: Which diagnosis code resets, the immobilizer system diagnosis code or the MPI system diagnosis code? Immobilizer system diagnosis code: Refer to . MPI system diagnosis code: Refer to GROUP 13C, Troubleshooting . No diagnosis code: Go to Step 3.
| STEP 3. Check the starting system. Q: Does the engine start? YES: Go to Step 4. NO: Refer to GROUP 13C, Troubleshooting - Symptom Chart . If the malfunction is not resolved, replace the immobilizer-ECU. Then register the password (secret code) and encrypted code. (Refer to ). The engine should start.
| STEP 4. Retest the system Q: Is the malfunction eliminated? YES: The procedure is complete. (If no malfunction are found in all steps, an intermittent malfunction is suspected. Refer to GROUP 00, How to Use Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points-How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunction ). NO: Replace the immobilizer-ECU.

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