Engine starting system (1980-87.)
1. Ammeter; 2. Ignition switch; 3. To the ignition coil; 4. Conclusion C; 5. Conclusion 50; 6. Conclusion 30; 7. Fuse link
Engine starting units on vehicles after 1993.
1. Locking switch; 2. Fuse AM1 FL 1.25 V; 3. Starter; 4. Fuse AM1 (50 A)
The system is designed to start the engine by rotating the crankshaft at the required speed and consists of a battery, starter, traction relay and connecting wires. The traction relay is mounted directly on the starter (see Fig. Starter parts for 1980-87 vehicles.).
Attention! The starter pinion drive on 1980-87 vehicles is provided by a lever connected to the plunger of the traction relay. Since 1988, 2 types of starters with a planetary gearbox have been installed on Land Cruiser vehicles. These types of starters cannot be repaired and are replaced as a unit with the traction relay.
On cars with a manual transmission, the starter is activated only after pressing the clutch pedal. On cars with an automatic transmission, the starter is activated after moving the selector to the Park or Neutral position.
Precautionary measures
When working on the starting system units, observe the following precautions.
The starter may be turned on for no more than 15 seconds, followed by a pause of at least 2 minutes.
Since the starter is directly connected to the battery, in case of unskilled actions, overloads or accidental short circuits, an arc may form and a fire may occur.
Always disconnect the battery from ground before starting any repairs to the engine starting system components.