No.3 Will Not Crank: Notes

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NO.3 DESCRIPTION AND POSSIBLE CAUSE

3	WILL NOT CRANK
DESCRIPTION	The starter does not work.
POSSIBLE CAUSE	Open starter circuit between ignition switch and starter TR switch malfunction (AT) TR switch misadjustment (AT) Low or dead battery Charging system malfunction Starter interlock switch malfunction (MT) Starter malfunction Fuel injector improper operation Fuel injector malfunction (leakage, clogging, injection amount) Low engine compression Engine internal malfunction Abnormal engine oil condition (viscosity, deterioration) Low oil pressure Excessive fuel pressure Air mixed in oil passage Metering oil pump malfunction Leakage or clogging in oil pipe Leakage or clogging in oil nozzle Seized/hydrolocked engine, flywheel or drive plate (excessive mechanical loss) Air mixed in oil passage Abnormal engine oil condition (viscosity, amount, deterioration) Immobilizer system and/or circuit malfunction Immobilizer system operating properly (Key is not registered.) WARNING: The following troubleshooting flow chart contains fuel system diagnosis and repair procedures. Read the following warnings before servicing the fuel system: Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can easily ignite, causing serious injury and damage. Always keep sparks and flames away from fuel. Fuel line spills and leakage are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injuries or death and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete "BEFORE REPAIR PROCEDURE" and "AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE" described in this article. (See BEFORE REPAIR PROCEDURE .) (See AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE .) CAUTION: Disconnecting/connecting quick release connector without cleaning it may possibly cause damage to fuel pipe and quick release connector. Always clean quick release connector joint area before disconnecting/connecting, and make sure that it is free of foreign material.

WILL NOT CRANK

DESCRIPTION

The starter does not work.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Open starter circuit between ignition switch and starter
TR switch malfunction (AT)
TR switch misadjustment (AT)
Low or dead battery
Charging system malfunction
Starter interlock switch malfunction (MT)
Starter malfunction
Fuel injector improper operation
Fuel injector malfunction (leakage, clogging, injection amount)
Low engine compression
- Engine internal malfunction
- Abnormal engine oil condition (viscosity, deterioration)
- Low oil pressure
- Excessive fuel pressure
- Air mixed in oil passage
- Metering oil pump malfunction
  - Leakage or clogging in oil pipe
  - Leakage or clogging in oil nozzle
Seized/hydrolocked engine, flywheel or drive plate (excessive mechanical loss)
Air mixed in oil passage
Abnormal engine oil condition (viscosity, amount, deterioration)
Immobilizer system and/or circuit malfunction
Immobilizer system operating properly (Key is not registered.)
WARNING:
The following troubleshooting flow chart contains fuel system diagnosis and repair procedures. Read the following warnings before servicing the fuel system:
- Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can easily ignite, causing serious injury and damage. Always keep sparks and flames away from fuel.
- Fuel line spills and leakage are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injuries or death and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete "BEFORE REPAIR PROCEDURE" and "AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE" described in this article.
  (See BEFORE REPAIR PROCEDURE .)
  
  (See AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE .)
CAUTION:
- Disconnecting/connecting quick release connector without cleaning it may possibly cause damage to fuel pipe and quick release connector. Always clean quick release connector joint area before disconnecting/connecting, and make sure that it is free of foreign material.