Toyota Land Cruiser 1988 Repair Manual page 259

ST-2 STARTING SYSTEM- Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Possible cause Remedy Page
Engine will not crank Battery charge low Check battery specific gravity CH-3
Charge or replace battery
Battery cables loose, corroded or worn Repair or replace cable
Neutral start switch faulty Replace switch
Fusible link blown
Replace fusible link
Starter faulty
Repair starter ST-3
Ignition switch faulty
Replace ignition switch
Engine cranks slowly Battery charge low
Check battery specific gravity CH-3
Charge or replace battery
Battery cables loose, corroded or worn Repair or replace cables
Starter faulty Repair starter ST-3
Starter keeps running Starter faulty Repair starter ST-3
Ignition switch faulty
Replace ignition switch
Short in wiring
Repair wiring
Starter spins but
Pinion gear teeth broken or faulty starter Repair starter ST-3
engine will not crank
Drive plate teeth broken Replace Drive plate