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Troubleshooting — MK3 Supra Starting System, page 2
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TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem | Possible cause | Remedy | Page

Engine will not crank | Battery charge low | Check battery specific gravity | CH-2
 | | Charge or replace battery |
 | Battery cables loose, corroded or worn | Repair or replace cables |
 | Starter relay faulty (ex. Canada A/T) | Replace starter relay |
 | Clutch start switch faulty (M/T only) | Adjust switch position or | CL-4
 | | replace switch |
 | Neutral start switch faulty (A/T only) | Adjust or repair switch |
 | Fusible link faulty | Replace fusible link |
 | Starter faulty | Repair starter | ST-3
 | Ignition switch faulty | Replace ignition switch |

Engine cranks slowly | Battery charge low | Check battery specific gravity | CH-2
 | | Charge or replace battery |
 | Battery cables loose, corroded or worn | Repair or replace cables |
 | Starter faulty | Repair starter | ST-3

Starter keeps running | Starter faulty | Repair starter | ST-3
 | Ignition switch faulty | Replace ignition switch |
 | Short in wiring | Repair wiring |

Starter spins — engine will not crank | Pinion gear teeth broken or faulty starter | Repair starter | ST-3
 | Flywheel teeth broken | Replace flywheel |