1998 Toyota Tacoma Owners Manual - Page 164

'98 Tacoma (U) Part 4 IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY D If your vehicle will not start D If your engine stalls while driving D If your vehicle overheats D If you have a flat tire D If your vehicle needs to be towed D If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever D If you lose your keys If your vehicle will not start- (a) Simple checks Before making these you have followed the cedure given in "How in Part 3 and that you checks, make sure correct starting proto start the engine" have sufficient fuel. If the engine turns over at its normal speed but will not start- 1. Check that all the push-on connectors are tight. (For example, connectors at the spark plugs, ignition coil and/or distributor) 2. If the connectors are O.K., the engine may be flooded because of repeated cranking. See "(b) Starting a flooded engine" for further instructions. If the engine is not turning over or is turning over too slowly- 1. Check that the battery terminals are tight and clean. 2. If the battery terminals are O.K., switch on the interior light. 3. If the light is out, dim or goes out when the starter is cranked, the battery is discharged. You may try jump starting. See "(c) Jump starting" for further instructions. If the light is O.K., but the engine still will not start, it needs adjustment or repair. Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop. NOTICE Do not pull- or push-start the vehicle. It may damage the vehicle or cause a collision when the engine starts. Also the three-way catalytic converter may overheat and become a fire hazard. 164