Failure To Start Test (2.2L Turbo)

1993 Chrysler LeBaron LandauSECTION Failure To Start Test (2.2L Turbo)
  1. Ensure battery is fully charged (at least 12.4 volts). Connect voltmeter to ignition coil B+ (battery) terminal. See Fig 1 .
    Fig 1: Ignition Coil & Wiring Harness Connector Terminals (2.2L Turbo) Id
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  2. While cranking engine (for at least 5 seconds), check voltage at coil terminal. If voltage remains near zero during entire cranking period, test Auto Shutdown (ASD) relay circuit. See appropriate G - TESTS W/ CODES article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE Section.
  3. If voltmeter reading is near battery voltage and then drops to zero after 1-2 seconds of cranking, test camshaft and crankshaft position sensors and circuits. See appropriate G - TESTS W/ CODES article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE Section.
  4. If voltmeter reading remains at or near battery voltage during entire cranking period, turn ignition off. Disconnect 60-pin connector from PCM and check terminals for poor connections. See Figure .
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