Engine does not turn over (4JJ3 with DPD)

1. Engine does not turn over diagnostics

1. The starter does not rotate even when the ignition switch is turned ON.

Complete battery discharge

  • Replace the battery.

Insufficient battery charge

  • Charge or replace the battery.

Battery relay failure

  • Replace.

Open circuit in the wiring circuit, or poor connections

  • Repair or replace.

Ignition switch contact failure or improperly tightened terminal

  • Repair or replace.

Poor connections at the starter relay contact point or improperly tightened terminal

  • Repair or replace.

Short circuit or open circuit in the magnetic switch coil

  • Replace.

Blown out fuse

  • Replace.

ICR relay malfunction (Models with idling start/stop system)

  • Replace.

2. The starter turns but the flywheel does not turn.

Insufficient battery charge

  • Charge or replace the battery.

Tips of the starter pinion teeth are worn

  • Replace.

Worn ring gear

  • Replace.

Improper adjustment of the magnetic switch

  • Adjust or repair.

Clutch slipping

  • Replace the clutch or starter.

Breakage of the reduction gear

  • Replace the gear or starter.

3. The starter pinion meshes with the ring gear, but the engine does not turn.

Insufficient battery charge

  • Charge or replace the battery.

Improper tightening of the wiring circuit terminal

  • Repair.

Armature or field coil short circuit

  • Replace the starter.

Stained commutator

  • Repair or replace the starter.

Weakened brush spring or worn brush

  • Replace the brush spring or brush.

Bearing lock

  • Replace the bearing or starter.

Poor connections at the magnetic switch contact point

  • Replace the magnetic switch.

Internal engine seizing

  • Disassemble and repair.
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