Troubleshooting |
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Trouble symptom |
Probable cause |
Remedy |
Engine will not crank |
Battery charge low |
Charge or replace battery |
Battery cables loose, corroded or worn out |
Repair or replace cables |
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Transaxle range switch (Vehicle with automatic transaxle only) |
Refer to AT group-automatic transaxle |
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Fuse blown |
Replace fuse |
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Starter motor faulty |
Replace |
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Ignition switch faulty |
Replace |
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Engine cranks slowly |
Battery charge low |
Charge or replace battery |
Battery cables loose, corroded or worn out |
Repair or replace cables |
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Starter motor faulty |
Replace |
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Starter keeps running |
Starter motor faulty |
Replace |
Ignition switch |
Replace |
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Starter spins but engine will not crank |
Short in wiring |
Repair or replace wiring |
Pinion gear teeth broken or starter motor |
Replace |
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Ring gear teeth broken |
Replace fly wheel or torque converter |
Engine oil pressure warning light
This warning light illuminates:
When the engine oil pressure is low.
If the engine oil pressure is low:
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle.
2. Turn the engine off and check the engine oil level (For more details, refer to “Engine Oil” section in chapter 9). If the level is low, add oil as required.