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No-Start Checks: Notes

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  1. Remove air cleaner. Disconnect coil secondary wire and connect it to ground. Crank engine and check for fuel flow at injectors. If flow is okay, check ignition system.
    CAUTION: Coil secondary wire must be grounded if not connected to cap while engine is being cranked. Otherwise, damage to computer may occur.
    Fig 1: EFI Wiring Diagram
    G09317673Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  2. If no fuel is seen, perform "IN-TANK PUMP TEST ". If fuel flow is minimal, perform "FUEL PRESSURE TEST ". If fuel flow is excessive or evidence of flooding is seen, perform "EXCESSIVE FUEL FLOW " test.