Toyota Tacoma (2005–2015) Owners Manual: If the engine will not start
If the engine still does not start after following the correct starting procedure (→P. 141) or releasing the steering lock (→P. 142), confirm the following points.
■ The engine will not start even when the starter motor operates normally.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
● There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
● The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine once more following correct starting procedures.
● There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.
■ The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and headlights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at a low volume.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
● The battery may be discharged.
● The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
■ The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and headlights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
● One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
● The battery may be discharged.
Contact your Toyota dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair procedures are unknown.
If you have a flat tire
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare provided.
■ Before jacking up the vehicle
● Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
● Set the parking brake.
● Shift th ...
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P (vehicles with an automatic transmission)
If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake, there may
be a problem with the shift lock system (a system to prevent accidental operation
of the shift lever). Have the vehicle ...
Other materials:
Manual Shifting Test
MANUAL SHIFTING TEST
1. PERFORM MANUAL SHIFTING TEST
HINT:
Using this test, it can be determined whether a problem is in an electrical
circuit or if it is a mechanical problem in the transmission.
If any abnormalities are found in the following test, the problem is
in the tran ...
Diagnosis System
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM
1. DESCRIPTION
The 4 wheel drive control ECU records DTCs when the ECU detects a malfunction
in the ECU itself or in system circuits.
The DTCs can be read through the DLC3 of the vehicle. When the system seems to
be malfunctioning, use the Techstream to check for malfunctions ...
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could
cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A.,
Inc. (Toll-free: 1-800-331-4331).
If NHTSA rece ...
