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Question posted by vwknights on December 31st, 2014

Car Wont Start

Car won't start, checked battery, checked all connections. After several hours, car started. Following day, car didn't start.

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Answer #1: Posted by Brainerd on December 31st, 2014 5:07 AM
Brainerd

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Hi, please check the tips here to troubleshoot it:
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Owners Manual - Page 14

...rattles. Then lower the hood and make sure the rod supports the hood securely from being started because the starter circuit will be cut. The alarm blows the horn intermittently and flashes the ... cannot be started if any tools, rags, etc. Before closing the hood, check to its clip- In front of the doors, trunk or hood is forcibly unlocked or the battery terminal is disconnected...
Owners Manual - Page 16

...properly, have it checked by unlocking either front door with the key. You need the key to wait until the indicator light starts flashing. 3. Unlock one of the doors from the inside. gives the following 5. Fuel tank ... doors should activate the alarm. 4. When testing on the hood, also check that the system is activated when the battery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected.
Owners Manual - Page 72

...comes on...(g) (type A) Do this light comes on and stays on , check to see Part 4.) 72 Unless the driver starts to pull the shoulder belt out of the seethrough reservoir. The light should... Low brake fluid level warning If this . (a) Brake System Warning Light This light has the following functions: Parking brake reminder CAUTION It is dangerous to come on while you are not working, have...
Owners Manual - Page 73

... air conditioning, blower, radio,etc., and drive directly to operate, however, until the battery is a problem somewhere in Chapter 1- 5 for assistance. There is discharged. NOTICE Do...START", the reminder light flashes if a passenger sits in the seat cushion may ruin the engine. 73 If it comes on in the following The light remind you are driving in case b, have your vehicle checked...
Owners Manual - Page 74

...when the ignition key is turned to "ON", but anti- CHECKING SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS 1. Apply the parking brake. 2. Open one of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction somewhere in the "ACC" ...seconds, the light will go off ), the brake system operates conventionally but do not start the engine. This means the system of repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as...
Owners Manual - Page 118

...the exhaust system has no holes or loose connections. The system should be checked from time to drive the vehicle in good...unconfined area and adjust the heating or cooling system to start or pull- start your vehicle and its three- z If the engine...escape, making this and other damage, observe the following precautions: z Use only unleaded gasoline. z Avoid racing the engine. ...
Owners Manual - Page 121

... noise. This will still work for a few seconds when the engine is started or just after the vehicle has accelerated to push the pedal hard-much harder ... roads where the road surface is completely lost, the brakes will result in the following cases: The anti- lock brake system, your braking distance will have to a ... in the self check mode, and does not indicate a malfunction.
Owners Manual - Page 127

Check the area around the vehicle before entering it to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer, too Before starting the engine 1. If You Need To ...the brake pedal and hold it . 2. Fasten seat belts. 127 '98 TERCEL (U) Part 3 STARTING AND DRIVING D Before starting the engine D How to start the engine- (a) Before cranking 1. Turn off . 3. seat position and seatback How to the...
Owners Manual - Page 128

... in gusty crosswinds. This may get the brakes wet. Failure to do not feel a normal braking force, the brakes are wet, check that the vehicle will not start a cold or hot engine as follows: 1. To dry them, drive the vehicle cautiously while lightly pressing the brake pedal with the parking brake pulled. Normal...
Owners Manual - Page 129

... the tires on the brake pedal while driving. NOTICE Do not use , call your Toyota dealer- See Chapter 7- 2 for winter starting . Be sure to consult a tire dealer to check the level of any battery, so it may pull to use alcohol type antifreeze. D Be careful when accelerating, upshifting, downshifting or braking on a slippery...
Owners Manual - Page 133

If the connectors are tight. (For example, connections at its normal speed but the engine still will not start - 1. Check that the battery terminals are O.K., switch on connectors are O.K., the engine may try jump starting " for further instructions. If the light is discharged. way catalytic converter may damage the vehicle or cause a collision when the engine...
Owners Manual - Page 135

... is shown in the order a, b, c, d. Make the cable connections in the following illustration: 135 d. If the booster battery is not running, start it and let it run the engine at the other end of the negative (black) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal on the booster battery. Connect the clamp at about 2000 rpm with the...
Owners Manual - Page 136

... engine stalls while driving Connecting point 6. '98 TERCEL (U) If your speed gradually, keeping a straight line. Carefully disconnect the cables in the normal way. If your engine in the exact reverse order: the negative cable and then the positive cable. 7. Try starting , run it checked. If the cause of the battery cover cloths-they may...
Owners Manual - Page 143

... tires. Installation of wheels without good metal- Therefore after the first 1600 km (1000 miles), check to - Roll the spare wheel into position and align the holes in the wheel with a ... any corrosion on the mounting surfaces with the bolts. metal contact at least the top bolt started through its hole. '98 TERCEL (U) -Changing wheels CAUTION Never get at the mounting surface ...
Owners Manual - Page 148

... system checked by your safety, keep the brake pedal depressed. Securely fasten the cable or chain to position. For your Toyota dealer as soon as follows: 1.... CAUTION If the engine is not running ). Turn the ignition key to the towing eyelet provided. Insert the screwdriver or equivalent into "N" position. 5. Be sure to other positions even though the brake pedal is on. Start...
Owners Manual - Page 152

... are a lot of your washing. Occasionally check under the floor mats and could cause corrosion...driving in a well ventilated garage or a roofed place. Check the condition of smoke, soot, dust, iron dust ...Work in covered with dust and mud Hand- Check the interior of doors, rocker panels and ...for more harm than good to prevent corrosion from starting. If you wash your vehicle in the paint,...
Owners Manual - Page 154

... dye or bleach on the belts-it to soak in aerosol cans and others are cleaning, check the belts for excessive wear, fraying, or cuts. Rub in water or lukewarm water then ...lightly wipe off , repeat the procedure. Read the shampoo instructions and follow them . Air conditioning control panel, car audio, instrument panel, console panel, and switches Use a soft damp cloth for ...
Owners Manual - Page 167

... backfiring could result. NOTICE z Remember that battery and ignition cables carry high currents or voltages... or falling material, fluid spray, etc. z When closing the engine hood, check to fall through the spark plug holes. z Do not pry the outer electrode... forgotten any tools, rags, etc. Using other types will automatically start to run if the engine coolant temperature is high and/or the...
Warranty, Maitenance, Services Guide - Page 38

...remedy the nonconformity free of charge to the sale of the vehicle, as a - 78 - Check if the vehicle is covered by an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Certificate of Conformity. 2.We have...Emission control device is limited for purposes of this vehicle is a company car or demonstrator and complete the following: The vehicle with the written instructions for the sole or primary purpose ...
Warranty, Maitenance, Services Guide - Page 39

... Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7541) and the EPA regulations issued thereunder. (Dealership Name) Check One: Individual OR Company: Mrs. Mr. First Name NAME/ADDRESS INFORMATION FORM Same Owner, Additional...Name and/or Address Changed Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Miss Ms. M.I. demonstrator or company car prior to above furnished with the vehicle is required by section 207 of - 79 - TOYOTA...

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