Toyota Sienna 2010-2025 Owners Manual: If the engine will not start
If the engine will not start even though correct starting procedures are being followed (, 228), consider each of the following points:
The engine will not start even though 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 again following correct starting procedures.
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- 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 (vehicles with a smart key system)
The engine starting system may be malfunctioning due to an electrical problem such as an electronic key battery depletion or a blown fuse.
However, an interim measure is available to start the engine.
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.
- There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system (vehicle with a smart key system).
Contact your Toyota dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair procedures are unknown.
Emergency start function (vehicles with a smart key system)
When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as an interim measure to start the engine if the engine switch is functioning normally:
- Set the parking brake.
- Shift the shift lever to P.
- Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY mode.
- Press and hold the engine switch for about 15 seconds while depressing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Stowing the spare tire
Lay down the tire with the outer
side (valve stem) facing up, and
install the holding bracket.
Turn the jack handle clockwise
to raise the tire until the tire is in
the correc ...
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P
If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake
pedal, there may be a problem with the shift lock system (a system
to prevent accidental operation of the shift lever). Have the
veh ...
Other materials:
Disassembly
1. REMOVE REAR DOOR WINDOW FRAME MOULDING
REAR LH (See page ET-31)
2. REMOVE REAR DOOR WINDOW FRAME MOULDING
SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (See page ET-32)
3. REMOVE SLIDE DOOR WINDOW GARNISH LH
Fully open the slide door window.
Remove the glass run.
Using a screwdriver, disengage the clip and rem ...
How to proceed with troubleshooting
The intelligent tester can be used at steps 3, 7, 10, and 13.
1 VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP
2 CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS
(a) Interview the customer to confirm the trouble.
3 DTC CHECK/CLEAR AND FREEZE FRAME DATA
4 PROBLEM SYMPTOM CONFIRMATION
5 PROBLEM SYMPTOM SIMULATION
6 SYMPTOM SI ...
Door Mirror Foot Light Circuit
DESCRIPTION
When the outer mirror control ECU receives the signal(s) from the body ECU
through BEAN
communication, it illuminates the foot light. The foot light is installed on the
bottom of the outer rear view
mirror and comes on or does off according to the following conditions.
The ligh ...
