If The Engine Will Not Start; The Engine Will Not Start Even Though The Starter Motor Operates Normally; The Starter Motor Turns Over Slowly, The Interior Lights And Headlights Are Dim, Or The Horn Does Not Sound Or Sounds At A Low Volume; The Starter Motor Does Not Turn Over - Toyota 4RUNNER Owner's Manual

5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If the engine will not start

If the engine will not start even though correct starting procedures
are being followed (→P. 164, 167), consider each of the following
points:
The engine will not start even though the starter motor
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operates normally.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
l There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle's tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
l The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine again following correct starting proce-
dures. (→P. 164, 167)
l There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.
(→P. 106)
The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and
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headlights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at
a low volume.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
l The battery may be discharged. (→P. 598)
l The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
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The starter motor does not turn over.

The engine starting system may be malfunctioning due to an
electrical problem such as an open circuit or a blown fuse. How-
ever, an interim measure is available to start the engine.
→
( P. 591)
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