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CASE 09Starting + networkIntermediate8 minutes

Intermittent no-start

2014 gasoline hatchback · Occasionally cranks but will not start

Simulated evidenceNo vehicle commandsEvery decision explained
THE FAILURE SCENE

The vehicle starts normally during the first inspection. A time-stamped event capture from the owner is available.

Event RPM0 rpm while cranking

The controller did not publish an engine-speed signal during the event.

Supply10.8 V minimum

Captured supply is not the leading abnormality for this event.

NetworkEngine controller responsive

The captured path did not show total controller loss.

SecurityNo authorization fault returned

The scan did not publish an immobilizer fault, subject to coverage.

DECISION 1 / 3

What should the first report say?

The symptom is not currently present.

AUTHORSHIP · SOURCES · CORRECTIONS

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