Engine Does Not Start

1994 Lexus SC 300 L6-3.0L (2JZ-GE)SECTION Engine Does Not Start

1. Low battery charge.
2. Battery cables loose or corroded.
3. On models equipped with manual drive train, faulty clutch start switch.
4. On models equipped with automatic drive train, faulty neutral start switch.
5. On models equipped with manual drive train, faulty starter relay.
6. Blown fusible link.
7. Faulty starter.
8. Faulty ignition switch.


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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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