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If Your Engine Won't Start

Turn the ignition switch to START

(III). If the headlights do not dim,

check the condition of the fuses. If

the fuses are OK, there is proba-

bly something wrong with the

electrical circuit for the ignition

switch or starter motor. You will

need a qualified technician to

determine the problem. (See

Emergency Towing on page

301

.)

If the headlights dim noticeably or

go out when you try to start the

engine, either the battery is dis-

charged or the connections are

corroded. Check the condition of

the battery and terminal connec-

tions (see page

238

). You can

then try jump starting the car from

a booster battery (see page

285

).

The Starter Operates Normally

In this case, the starter motor's

speed sounds normal, or even faster

than normal, when you turn the

ignition switch to START (III), but

the engine does not run.

Are you using the proper starting

procedure? Refer to

Starting the

Engine on page

175

.

Do you have fuel? Turn the

ignition switch to ON (II) for a

minute and watch the fuel gauge.

The low fuel level warning light

may not be working, so you were

not reminded to fill the tank.

There may be an electrical

problem, such as no power to the

fuel pump. Check all the fuses

(see page

296

).

If you find nothing wrong, you will

need a qualified technician to find

the problem. See

Emergency

Towing on page

301

.

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