The Engine Will Not Start Even When The Starter Motor Operates Normally; The Starter Motor Turns Over Slowly, The Interior Lights And Head Lights Are Dim, Or The Horn Does Not Sound Or Sounds At A Low Volume; The Starter Motor Does Not Turn Over - Lexus LX 570 Owner's Manual

If the engine will not start
If the engine still does not start after following the correct starting proce-
dure (P. 177) or releasing the steering lock (P. 179), confirm the fol-
lowing points.
■ The engine will not start even when the starter motor operates
normally
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
● There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle's tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
● The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine once more following correct starting
procedures. (P. 177)
● There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.
(P. 119)
■
The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and head-
lights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at a low vol-
ume
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
● The battery may be discharged. (P. 875)
● The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
■

The starter motor does not turn over

The engine starting system may be malfunctioning due to an electri-
cal problem such as an open circuit or a blown fuse. However, an
interim measure is available to start the engine. (P. 869)
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