Prado 150 will not start: troubleshooting


Why doesn't the car start with the button?

If you can’t start the Kruzak 200 from the button, then first of all the following steps are taken:

  • Make sure the brake pedal is depressed.
  • Try to start it by bringing the key fob as close to the start button as possible.
  • Provided that you were able to start the engine, you need to enter the menu and check whether the function of automatic access to the cabin and engine start is active.
  • Check whether the steering wheel is unlocked; if not, the start command will not work. It is necessary, without applying excessive effort, to swing the steering wheel from side to side until the locking lock opens.
  • Determine the integrity of the ten-amp fuse under the hood, which is responsible for controlling the brake pedal. If it is faulty, then the ECU will not “see” what position the brake pedal is in.

If these steps did not allow you to identify the cause, then you need to move on, following the recommendations below.

Why does the Toyota Prado not start when the starter turns?

There have been cases when the Prado 120 does not start, the starter turns. So, to turn on the engine you need to turn the starter for about a minute. Moreover, the cylinders are fired sequentially: after 25 seconds the first, after 35–45 seconds the second. 3 and 4 start after the starter is turned off (at first the engine runs on two cylinders).

This phenomenon is explained by the following reasons:

  • Problems with candles.
  • Frozen diesel fuel.
  • Clogged fuel filter.
  • Faulty temperature sensor. Because of this, the engine control unit cannot determine the engine temperature and does not activate the starting mode.
  • Faulty starter.
  • Loss of contact due to rusted terminals or damaged wiring.
  • Compression problems.
  • Poor quality fuel.
  • Air suction through hoses.

The starting problem in question is typical for a Prado with 2 batteries.

How to find out what the problem is

It must be said that situations where malfunctions prevent the Land Cruiser Prado from starting are rare. The reason may be hidden in an unexpected failure of the ignition element, a breakdown of the fuel pump, wet spark plugs, a malfunction of the electronic control unit, or a cold engine.

Possible malfunctions of the ignition system

Typical starter faults are:

  • Bearing failure.
  • Brush wear.
  • Short circuit in the winding.
  • Oxidation of contacts.

The generator and battery are a tandem. When there are malfunctions in the operation of the generator, the battery does not fully charge, and this will lead to the fact that its power is not enough to start the starter. Insufficient battery charge is indicated by an indicator on the dashboard.

Fuel getting on the spark plugs prevents the formation of a spark, but if high-quality gasoline is poured into the tank, this happens very rarely. Much more common is wear of individual elements, such as electrodes or spark plug connectors.

If you replace the complete set in a timely manner, this will not happen.

Fuel system malfunctions

Sometimes a faulty fuel hose or pump prevents your Toyota Prado from starting. If there is a breakdown in the fuel supply system, the smell of fuel will definitely appear in the cabin. Another cause is sometimes a clogged fuel filter. And in cases where it is impossible to start the engine in the cold, check whether the fuel or water in the cooling system has frozen.

Distribution system breakdowns

Problems that arise with the camshaft can only be corrected at a service station. But you can prevent breakdowns if you regularly inspect the system to detect the following damage:

  • Scuffs, tears and cracks on the surface of the seals.
  • Tears and breaks in belt and chain connections.
  • Worn camshaft cams.
  • Presence of damage to the timing belt.

The presence of the last malfunction excludes the possibility of operating the vehicle until this element is replaced.

The Prado 150 diesel may not start if the contacts on the electronic unit board are damaged or they are severely corroded. The cause of rust may be poor placement of the ECU.

Troubleshooting

Due to the variety of possible causes, to identify the actual cause, it will be necessary to diagnose various engine elements:

  • It is recommended to check the spark plugs, even new ones. In addition, they may not be supplied with power. If current is supplied to the ECU, the diagnostics will not detect a malfunction. Use a multimeter to check. Warming up 2-3 times may help.
  • To check the condition of the fuel, remove the hose to the pump from the filter and pump it manually. Turbidity indicates freezing of diesel fuel. To eliminate the problem, the car is placed in a warm garage, a defroster and anti-gel are poured into the tank. The fuel is pumped for mixing in the tank. In some cases, starting problems can be resolved by manually pumping the fuel pump.
  • A faulty temperature sensor will have to be replaced. Moreover, the diagnostics do not reveal this malfunction.
  • To identify compression problems, before starting the engine, remove the air filter and direct hot air to the intake using a hair dryer. Their presence is evidenced by accelerated launch in this way.
  • On cars with 2 batteries, turn on the ignition 3 times and pump it up.

As a preventative measure, it is recommended to change filters before the winter season.

Is it possible to start the TLC200 with a mechanical key?

Yes, if you take the right steps. When attempts to start the Prado from the remote control did not produce results, and there was no reaction to the key removed from the ignition switch, shutdown is performed using a button.

Then, without making any other attempts, insert the key and turn it. The engine will start and the battery will begin charging. In this case, the systems will work normally. True, most often the set time and radio settings are reset.

Starting Toyota Land Cruiser 200 from an external battery

If your own battery, which spins up a 3-liter engine, is discharged to such an extent that it is not possible to start the car with its help, then you can use a battery from another car. The algorithm of actions is as follows:

  1. The vent plugs are unscrewed from the auxiliary battery. The holes are covered with cloth to prevent debris from getting into the jars.
  2. The positive terminals of both cars are connected, and the wire from the negative terminal is attached to the body of the lighter car.
  3. The engine of the releasing machine starts. At the same time, the crankshaft rotation speed increases and this mode is maintained while the battery is charging.
  4. When the ENGINE START STOP switch is turned off on a Toyota, any door opens and closes.
  5. The switch is switched to IGNITION ON mode and the engine starts.

The “cigarette lighter” wires are removed only after the motor begins to operate stably.

How to start a car if the battery is dead

Firstly, a starter-charger connected to the network is used. Wires of sufficient thickness from its positive terminal are connected to the battery positive, and from the negative terminal to ground. The engine starts with the key turned in the ignition switch. This method is used regardless of what kind of transmission the car has.

Secondly, take advantage of the increased current by disconnecting the negative terminal on the battery. If this is not done, then there is a high probability of losing electronic devices. The current value must not be exceeded by more than 30% relative to the rated value. The presence of electrolyte at the proper level is first checked. Charging is enough for 20-30 minutes, after which the car can be started, sat down and driven.

Thirdly, try to start the car with a push or with the help of a tow. For the second option, you will need a cable, the length of which should not be less than four meters, but exceeding six meters is also bad.

The principle is clear without explanation, but it needs to be clarified that it can only be used on cars with mechanics.

Fourth, use lithium batteries. True, not everyone speaks positively about them. They are recharged through almost any gadget and connected via the car's cigarette lighter.

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Prado 150 won't start

A Prado 150 arrived on a tow truck, the car stalled while driving and will no longer start. A car with a 1GR-FE engine and a START-STOP button. When you press the start button, the ignition and starter turn on, but the car does not start. Here we had a TLC200 with a similar problem.

We begin diagnostics by reading errors. The memory of the engine control unit contains errors due to the malfunction of all six ignition coils. P0351-P0356. Learn more about P305X errors.

The first step is to check the power to the ignition coils. Power is supplied to the coils through a 10 amp fuse INJ.

The coils also have power. But this is power without load.

For further checks we use an oscilloscope. The first channel is the voltage at the INJ fuse, the second is the power supply to the ignition coil. Turn on the starter.

And the power to the coils disappears when they should turn on. In this case, the voltage at the fuse does not change. This means that somewhere on the path from the fuse to the coil there is a bad contact (rotten wire, connector). These three connections are suspect.

The AC1 connector is most conveniently located, so we’ll start testing with it.

We connect the first channel of the oscilloscope to the input of the AC1 connector. There is a malfunction in the area from connector AC1 to the coil.

And we see the same picture when cranking with the starter. And then I moved the connector.

Repair of starter "Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 120"

Repairing the Toyota Prado 120 starter requires preliminary identification of the source of the malfunction by diagnosing:

  • It is recommended to start testing with the battery. To do this, turn on the high beams before starting the starter. If the battery is faulty, the headlights will go out when the starter is turned on. In this case, there may be normal voltage. The battery is warmed up, the car is changed or lit.
  • You can verify that the starter is faulty by knocking on it when it clicks - it should start. Usually the problem is oxidation of the contacts. Parts may wear out. A more detailed test method is to apply a positive charge to the starter wire without turning on the ignition. A working starter cranks. Next, voltage is simultaneously applied to the control wire of the solenoid relay and to the wire to it from the battery. If the engine does not start, the retractor is faulty. Otherwise, the problem is in the battery.
  • Faulty starter elements can be judged by sounds: clicks under the hood - starter relay, clicking of the retractor without rotation of the armature - dimes. You can check the retractor by measuring the voltage when you turn the key to start or by touch. Slow rotation of the starter indicates brush wear. Usually they wear unevenly, so the speed decreases on some of the windings. The ringing of a bell indicates wear or failure of the crown or failure of the Bendix bearings.

To disassemble the starter you need a Phillips wide and impact screwdriver, keys 8, 10 and 17:

  1. Start by unscrewing the bolts to 17.
  2. Next, unscrew 2 cross bolts and 2 studs.
  3. Dismantle the bell and rotor.
  4. Using a screwdriver, knock out the brush holder through the bolt holes.
  5. Then unscrew the 3 bolts with an 8 key or a screwdriver.
  6. Remove the lid and remove all contents.
  7. Using an impact screwdriver, unscrew the 3 bolts and remove the cover with the shaft.
  8. Inspect the gear drum and washer.
  9. To remove the Bendix from the body, dismantle the fork, remove the skirt down and tighten the locking ring.
  10. The brushes do not need to be lubricated, and the core in the retractor may lose functionality due to excessive lubrication. The brushes are left free to move in their sockets, otherwise they will lose mobility if they become dirty. To replace the brushes, you will have to use resistance welding, so this work is usually performed in workshops.
  11. The retractor coil and the motor starting contacts are located under the rear cover of the gearbox. The contacts are dismantled, sanded and polished with felt.
  12. Rings are subjected to similar treatment if necessary. If they are in poor condition, they are replaced.
  13. It may be necessary to upgrade the armature commutator (removing dirt and dust in the space between the commutator plates). A thin screwdriver and a drill with a felt attachment are suitable for this.
  14. Sometimes bearings need to be replaced.

It is recommended to disassemble the front part of the gearbox for cleaning and lubrication. All cleaning jobs take 4–5 hours. You must use the Starting System section of the instruction manual. It shows the location of lubrication and its type (grease).

Prado 150 diesel won't start, starter won't turn

One day I went to the airport. And sending a person 6k km away. The Prado wouldn't start. 6 a.m. This is the second time I've had problems with my Prado at 6am. The first is an accident. The second one didn't start. This happened once. I insert the key. Everything turns on. But when I turn the key, nothing happens at all. Everything is burning. The problem is not with the car. Not in the key. Not in the immobilizer (I don’t know how to spell this word correctly), I swear, I swear. And I wanted to go on the mark that morning, but my wife persuaded me that the things wouldn’t fit and everyone accompanying me into the mark. And the Prado seats 7. As I understand it, the problem is in the Starline A93 alarm system. It's crap, or the installers are crap. Because the brand bears the Chinese B9, which has been operating for more than 9 years. The car opens, closes and sometimes starts with autostart! But never! She never jammed it for me! How angry I was. I was freezing for two hours. 6 a.m! A hundred don't work. Everybody sleeps. Friends are sleeping. By 8 am I decided to call my uncle, he has the same Prado 4 liter 120. Maybe I could ask him about this. No. The car always started. So it's definitely a signal. I asked him to come to me, fortunately he lives not far away, he came. We hooked the cars with a cable. The relatives left by taxi to the other end of the city. And the two of us went to see our uncle. We drove into the fence. We drank tea. I'm warmed up. My uncle says that he will give me a ride to the bus stop so that I can go home. And then we'll call an electrician. But I say that I’ll try to start it, because it will start up any Prado and go to hell. I look like that's all. He started up. But I disconnected the battery for 15 minutes. Thought this would help. But now there are a bunch of errors on the panel vsc trc vsc off chek and the car is in a skid. Prado arrived home. The brakes are working. The box works. The engine accelerates. By mistake I looked on the Internet so far, most likely the signaling or the wires are not pressed well. If something serious happened, the engine wouldn’t move, the gearbox wouldn’t shift and the brakes wouldn’t work. This weekend I’ll go to the electricians or change the signaling for 15 thousand to Starline and 93 new. But I’m more inclined to finish this one than to buy a new one. She's still the same. Only the model is old, still with the old key fob. But as usual! I'm glad I didn't sell the brand, he doesn't care. He's just driving. Started up and drove. You turn the key and it starts. If the Prado did not have a consumption of 12 liters. And the Kruzak 200 would eat the same and the tax would be for 249 horses without hesitation I would buy 200. But I will buy it, but the toad is strangling to pay the tax and refuel it. On the Prado, it’s annoying to constantly stop at gas stations and fill up a full tank, which isn’t really enough. I’m saying this after cars. Someone says that Mark 2.5 consumes a lot of gasoline. Yes, he sniffs it. I definitely can’t take out 200 with a consumption of 20 liters, not financially, not morally. But it’s not 200’s fault. It’s those who rule us.

The problem turned out to be the starter, hit it with a stick and move on. I repaired it, read it. More on this later. And also what is the easiest way to pull it out.

There are not very many reasons why the Land Cruiser 200 cannot be started. They can be associated with the electronic content of the car, and with its electrical or mechanical components.

I noticed that in my last articles I said several times in my heart: “You’re a fool!” And the fault seemed to be simple, and as it turned out, it could have been found faster, but no, it was blunted... although, if someone shows me an autodiagnostician that diagnoses all cars at once and immediately, tell me, I’ll chip in for him for a bronze monument !

What this time: Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 120. Reason for contacting our car service: “Won’t start. Stopped starting." I asked the owner how it all started and how events developed, and this is what he said: “At first everything was fine, I drove and drove, and then the engine began to work intermittently, getting worse and worse, and then it completely stalled.” The car was recently purchased from another owner. When they called him about “it stalled and won’t start,” he was terribly surprised (“A cruiser and it won’t start? But that can’t be! It’s such a reliable car!”). What is true is true. The car is reliable, the repairs that were made concerned something else. But with non-launch? ... I don’t remember something. The owner suspected that the cause was the BLACK BUG alarm installed by the old owner. The idea is interesting and immediately explains everything! So what kind of system is that?

The BLACK BUG car alarm system works on the “friend or foe” principle. An advanced intelligent system recognizes the owner of the car by an electronic tag (a miniature buttonless key fob). No actions are required to control the complex. You just need to have a tag with you. As soon as you approach the car, the system recognizes you, then turns off the alarm and opens the doors. When disarming, the system can set the seat, steering column, mirrors to your usual level, and also perform other specified settings. When the ignition is turned on, the system again checks for the presence of the owner in the car. If everything is in order, the system disables the electronic engine locks and allows you to hit the road.

Good alarm. But darling! Like two cast iron bridges. However, such an expensive car requires just such an alarm system (more for prestige, since modern fellow thieves can disarm all modern types of security systems in a couple of minutes?)

Well, as I already said, the car was dragged by a tow truck. We greeted the tow truck driver warmly. He is pleased that he regularly brings car patients to us - the income is constant!

Next in the photo I will show the stages of a long repair journey. What I had to remove and unscrew in order to crawl up and look:

I was curious about the Motordata program to see what was there and could be inside:

The Japanese have a lot of fancy stuff!

So many things


managed to cram it into such a limited space!


As you can see, a lot has been disassembled:


The next hour was spent quite excitingly, the owner’s words about the alarm sounded in his head: “The tag works, then it doesn’t... that is, the sound of operation, then it doesn’t... no, it’s definitely an alarm, take it off! What if it malfunctions while fishing? Should I order a plane to deliver a car to a car service center? To hell!". Sure, not a problem! Let's take it off now.

In this work, the main thing is to find where the contactless relay is located. One or more. There is no installation diagram, so you have to feel it, in the dark, on tiptoe.

Using a fault finder and other devices, I finally figured out the place where it was located.

Here is the connector from the fuel pump (brilliant blocking!):


And here is the installation location for the contactless relay (a prize for the studio! Installed simply, tastefully - removing the relay is a matter of a few minutes! Of course, if you know the place. But is the place simple?)


Unfortunately, the exciting time spent searching for the installation location of the relay is over, the unnecessary has been removed, a look at the owner: “Well, let’s start it?”

Let's start it up. But it won't start. No, it can’t be, I just didn’t turn the starter enough, let’s do it again!

Does not start. Now, now, the fuel pump just didn’t pump up the fuel, by the way, is it working normally? I checked the fuel pump again - no, everything works, buzzes happily, spins... smile... let's start!

Does not start. Hmm... quite strange. It should start!

So, don’t make a fuss, it’s probably some small thing, so... what is being monitored by the security system? — Driver's door limit switch — Remaining door limit switches — Hood limit switch — Trunk limit switch — Two-level shock sensor — Two-zone volume sensor

It's clear. The list is impressive. What kind of blocking are there? · Engine blocking using a remotely controlled WAIT UP relay · Engine blocking using a remotely controlled HOOK-UP relay · Safe (intermittent) method of engine blocking · Programmable immobilizer · AntiHiJack (passive anti-hijacking protection) · AntiCarJack (engine blocking by phone) · Panic mode with engine blocking (started from the key fob or by phone) · Coordination with the operation of the standard immobilizer

Wow, what a beautiful list... and what, should I check everything? Here I’ll take a break from the story, because again I experience all those indescribable feelings of deep satisfaction with my work, just like then...

In principle, you can install a lot of interlocks and contactless relays, you can hang the whole car with them, embed them, solder them, sand them in a place that can only be found when working with an autogen... wonderful! Do you see what an interesting, exciting job a car diagnostician has? Join us!

He sent the client away and stepped aside. I sat down - my thoughts were like rags. None. However, please! As I said and as I think: “miracles don’t happen!” There must be some reason for the non-start? So, calm down, everything is in order: 1. The reason for the non-start is in the alarm system, as evidenced by the owner’s claims, sometimes the alarm worked, sometimes it didn’t work... 2. The reason for the non-start was something else. Yeah, the reason is miracles!

He walked up to the car again. He looked at her critically: “Bastard! Are you going to give up? Okay, what else could it be?

...I'll take a break for a couple of minutes. Remember, I said in previous articles that it is very useful to remember your experience and the experience of your colleagues? Well, why not remember the kind words of one of the autodiagnosticians: “Autodiagnostics - what is it? "Aerobatics" in determining the true source of the problem..." - "Scam or Aerobatics"

No, these are already higher spheres, I don’t need to go there yet. You need to start with something ordinary, mundane, for example...

“...Motor gasoline has few properties and you need to know them: · gasoline must have good (high) so-called carburetion properties, that is, when mixed with air, create such a fuel-air mixture that allows you to start the engine in the widest temperature ranges · gasoline must have good detonation resistance, that is, do not cause detonation ignition of the mixture; the ignition temperature of the fuel-air mixture should be the maximum possible for each specific type of gasoline

Gasolines have basic physical and chemical parameters: 1. fractional composition 2. detonation resistance 3. specific heat of combustion 4. acidity 5. saturated vapor pressure 6. induction period ..." “Gasoline: so much in this word!”

What else to remember?

"... With such pressure, naturally, no self-respecting injection engine will start in a cold state. So, having found out that the fuel pump in the gas tank, although it works silently, does not develop the required pressure, we removed it...” - “Diagnostic procedure”

“... In general, after numerous rearrangements of the components and mechanisms being tested, we came to the conclusion that the circumstances for this car were extremely unfortunate. First, the bad gasoline killed the fuel filter, which strangled the fuel pump, which in turn “scorched” the fuel pump unit. Replacing the fuel pump and its control unit corrected the situation, the car came to life and runs like in its best years” - “Fueling failed!”

“Fuel up at good gas stations and have your car serviced on time. It will be simple and reliable” — “Kia Sportage. Why didn't it move?

“...Immediately there was a desire (professional interest, however!) to see the condition of the fuel in the fuel tank...” - “Mitsubishi Pajero Pinin. A neglected car means neglected problems"

Good thoughts! Let me start checking not from the deep electronics, but from the plow - from the fuel!.. Next came the checks on the fuel system. Also exciting. Especially if the sword of Damocles is hanging over your head... No, the fuel pump is working properly, it works as expected, the pressure is normal, the flow into the cylinders is normal, the spark plugs, the spark are working stably - what then? What have you come to?

“Do miracles happen?” Or repeat again: “You’re a fool!”

And at this very moment, when a ringing dullness arises in my head, I completely mechanically raised my fingers to my face and... again! Sniffed it! He stood up, no, even jumped up and rushed to the fuel tank. After some time, I called the client back: “Could you remember in more detail how it all happened?” Did you refuel before this? At what gas station?

There was silence on the phone, and then the client almost shouted: “Your mother!” Before that I had a diesel Pradik! What, is there diesel fuel in the tank instead of gasoline? - She is, darling.

Then everything is simple. We removed the tank, washed it and the system, filled it with high-quality gasoline - this car still drives normally, the client couldn’t be happier with it. Well, I don’t know whether I should repeat my famous: “I’m a fool!”, or just be more attentive...

Kudryavtsev M.E.
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Kudryavtsev Mikhail Evgenievich

nickname on the Legion-Avtodata forum AVTEL Moscow, Suzdalskaya str., 9, VTS car service Tel. Union of Automotive Diagnosticians

Why doesn't the car start with the button?

If you can’t start the Kruzak 200 from the button, then first of all the following steps are taken:

  • Make sure the brake pedal is depressed.
  • Try to start it by bringing the key fob as close to the start button as possible.
  • Provided that you were able to start the engine, you need to enter the menu and check whether the function of automatic access to the cabin and engine start is active.
  • Check whether the steering wheel is unlocked; if not, the start command will not work. It is necessary, without applying excessive effort, to swing the steering wheel from side to side until the locking lock opens.
  • Determine the integrity of the ten-amp fuse under the hood, which is responsible for controlling the brake pedal. If it is faulty, then the ECU will not “see” what position the brake pedal is in.

If these steps did not allow you to identify the cause, then you need to move on, following the recommendations below.

The starter does not spin, the Prado does not start - reasons

Problems with starting when the starter is not working appear in several ways:

  • There have been cases when the starter operates with a delay on the Prado 120: it starts spinning with 3-4 turns of the key. Soon after turning off the engine it works, but after cooling it stops again. This is accompanied by a clicking sound from the technoblock under the steering column. Often this problem occurs shortly after overcoming a deep ford.
  • Arbitrary interruptions.
  • The Toyota Prado does not start, the starter does not turn, no voltage is supplied to its relay, but the fuel pump and dashboard work.
  • The starter does not turn or make any sounds. After the concussion, it begins to work intermittently.

The following causes of interruptions in the starter operation have been identified:

  • Temperature changes. Starter failures on Toyota Prado are often observed during sudden cold weather. There have been cases when subsequent diagnostics did not reveal any faults. These phenomena are explained by the freezing of water condensed as a result of a decrease in temperature in the starter.
  • Fuses: AM2 30 A in the engine compartment and STA 7.5 A in the passenger compartment (the starter does not buzz or click).
  • Open circuit from the STA fuse to the starter relay (no voltage supplied).
  • There is no power on the wire of the starter solenoid relay due to lack of contact on ground or on the starter (the solenoid clicks).
  • Insufficient power from the battery due to its discharge or oxidation of the contacts (clicking in the 4th position of the ignition key). The generator may also be the cause. Usually in this case the battery warning light comes on when driving.
  • Wear of starter elements (brushes, armature, oxidized contacts, clogged armature commutator, etc.).
  • Incorrect installation or incomplete disabling of the remote security system. Such cases were noted for the Caesar satellite system. This is due to the blocking of power to the ignition coils by a faulty relay embedded in the braid. As a result, misfires occur and the car may stall while driving. The relay is removed. For some security systems, the starter block is removed, which leads to the Toyota Prado 120 diesel not starting.
  • Ingress of water when forcing a deep ford or oil from leaks.

Let's look at how to deal with these problems.

How to find out what the problem is

It must be said that situations where malfunctions prevent the Land Cruiser Prado from starting are rare. The reason may be hidden in an unexpected failure of the ignition element, a breakdown of the fuel pump, wet spark plugs, a malfunction of the electronic control unit, or a cold engine.

Possible malfunctions of the ignition system

Typical starter faults are:

  • Bearing failure.
  • Brush wear.
  • Short circuit in the winding.
  • Oxidation of contacts.

The generator and battery are a tandem. When there are malfunctions in the operation of the generator, the battery does not fully charge, and this will lead to the fact that its power is not enough to start the starter. Insufficient battery charge is indicated by an indicator on the dashboard.

Fuel getting on the spark plugs prevents the formation of a spark, but if high-quality gasoline is poured into the tank, this happens very rarely. Much more common is wear of individual elements, such as electrodes or spark plug connectors.

If you replace the complete set in a timely manner, this will not happen.

Fuel system malfunctions

Sometimes a faulty fuel hose or pump prevents your Toyota Prado from starting. If there is a breakdown in the fuel supply system, the smell of fuel will definitely appear in the cabin. Another cause is sometimes a clogged fuel filter. And in cases where it is impossible to start the engine in the cold, check whether the fuel or water in the cooling system has frozen.

Distribution system breakdowns

Problems that arise with the camshaft can only be corrected at a service station. But you can prevent breakdowns if you regularly inspect the system to detect the following damage:

  • Scuffs, tears and cracks on the surface of the seals.
  • Tears and breaks in belt and chain connections.
  • Worn camshaft cams.
  • Presence of damage to the timing belt.

The presence of the last malfunction excludes the possibility of operating the vehicle until this element is replaced.

The Prado 150 diesel may not start if the contacts on the electronic unit board are damaged or they are severely corroded. The cause of rust may be poor placement of the ECU.

Possible reasons why the Land Cruiser won't start

Situations when the Toyota Land Cruiser 200 does not start after a short stop on the road do not occur so often. This happens when there is a sudden breakdown of an element of the ignition system, failure of the electronic control unit, flooding of spark plugs, or breakdown of the fuel pump.

More often than not, the car does not start in winter after being parked outside overnight. This can be caused by freezing of water, thickening of gasoline, or discharge of the battery. To determine the cause and eliminate it, look at the symptoms. If the Toyota Sotka Cruiser does not start, the reasons may be related to malfunctions:

  • starter, generator and ignition system;
  • battery;
  • fuel system;
  • timing belt.

Is it possible to start the TLC200 with a mechanical key?

Yes, if you take the right steps. When attempts to start the Prado from the remote control did not produce results, and there was no reaction to the key removed from the ignition switch, shutdown is performed using a button.

Then, without making any other attempts, insert the key and turn it. The engine will start and the battery will begin charging. In this case, the systems will work normally. True, most often the set time and radio settings are reset.

Starting Toyota Land Cruiser 200 from an external battery

If your own battery, which spins up a 3-liter engine, is discharged to such an extent that it is not possible to start the car with its help, then you can use a battery from another car. The algorithm of actions is as follows:

  1. The vent plugs are unscrewed from the auxiliary battery. The holes are covered with cloth to prevent debris from getting into the jars.
  2. The positive terminals of both cars are connected, and the wire from the negative terminal is attached to the body of the lighter car.
  3. The engine of the releasing machine starts. At the same time, the crankshaft rotation speed increases and this mode is maintained while the battery is charging.
  4. When the ENGINE START STOP switch is turned off on a Toyota, any door opens and closes.
  5. The switch is switched to IGNITION ON mode and the engine starts.

The “cigarette lighter” wires are removed only after the motor begins to operate stably.

How to start a car if the battery is dead

Firstly, a starter-charger connected to the network is used. Wires of sufficient thickness from its positive terminal are connected to the battery positive, and from the negative terminal to ground. The engine starts with the key turned in the ignition switch. This method is used regardless of what kind of transmission the car has.

Secondly, take advantage of the increased current by disconnecting the negative terminal on the battery. If this is not done, then there is a high probability of losing electronic devices. The current value must not be exceeded by more than 30% relative to the rated value. The presence of electrolyte at the proper level is first checked. Charging is enough for 20-30 minutes, after which the car can be started, sat down and driven.

Thirdly, try to start the car with a push or with the help of a tow. For the second option, you will need a cable, the length of which should not be less than four meters, but exceeding six meters is also bad.

The principle is clear without explanation, but it needs to be clarified that it can only be used on cars with mechanics.

Fourth, use lithium batteries. True, not everyone speaks positively about them. They are recharged through almost any gadget and connected via the car's cigarette lighter.

The reasons why the Toyota starter does not turn can be very varied, and this breakdown itself is very unpleasant for the owner, since it does not allow the engine to start. The starter may not start at all, or it may turn on but not have enough power to start the crankshaft. The result is always the same: the inability to move.

The specialized car service center “Toyota Dubrovka” invites you to find out the causes of the breakdown and order its elimination in Moscow. Our technicians have been certified by Toyota and provide services of a decent professional level. They will accurately and promptly find out what the problem is and fix it, saving you time and money.

Why won't my Toyota starter turn?

  • Complete absence or insufficiently good contact in the circuit;
  • The starter solenoid relay is broken;
  • Malfunctions in the functioning of the ignition switch contacts;
  • Slow drive;
  • The starter drive clutch is slipping.
  • Starter brushes or bushings are worn;
  • The starter windings are shorted or broken.
  • The viscosity level of the engine oil does not correspond to the temperature conditions;
  • The battery is discharged;
  • Insufficiently good contact of the brushes or its absence;
  • Poor tightening of the wire ends leading to the starter.

Starting system

Components

  1. Hollow bolt.
  2. Pad.
  3. Pipe No. 6 of the coolant bypass channel.
  4. Fuel hose No. 3
  5. Pipe No. 7 of the coolant bypass channel.
  6. Fuel cooler.
  7. Fuel leak pipe No. 3
  8. Fuel leak pipe No. 3
  9. Pad.
  10. Hollow bolt.
  11. Starter connector.
  12. Starter wiring harness.
  13. Starter.
  1. Sealing ring.
  2. Starter housing.
  3. Sealing ring.
  4. Brush holder.
  5. Lid.
  6. Planetary gears.
  7. Retractor device.
  8. Overrunning clutch.
  9. Internal gear.
  10. Washer.
  11. Plate.
  12. Anchor.
  13. Gear housing.
  14. Retaining ring.
  15. Sleeve.
  16. Starter drive gear.
  17. Spring.
  18. Hose.
  19. Retaining ring.
  20. Washers.
  21. Retractor lever.
  22. Washer.

Removal and installation

Note

Note: After disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

1. Remove the fuel cooler.

2. Remove the wiring harness from the holder.

3. Disconnect the starter connector.

4. Unscrew the nut and move the starter wiring harness aside.

Note

: Tightening torque: 21 N∙m.

5. Disconnect the two hoses.

6. Remove two bolts and remove the starter.

Note

: Tightening torque: 80 N∙m.

Elimination of starter failures in Toyota Dubrovka

The starter is a relatively simple mechanism, however, its repair or replacement is best left to professionals. This way you can ensure the desired effect and eliminate additional costs for eliminating the consequences of improper repair measures. Our service center employs certified technicians and diagnosticians who have:

  • dealer level diagnostic and repair equipment;
  • licensed software with latest updates;
  • original spare parts and consumables.

The cost of services is calculated individually, taking into account its complexity, volume and price of spare parts. You can view the prices in the corresponding section of the website or by contacting our operators.

Order repair of Toyota starter faults at Toyota Dubrovka!

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