Toyota Corolla Repair Manual: Starting system
Inspection
1. Inspect starter assy
Notice
: these tests must be performed within 3 to 5 seconds to prevent burnout of the coil.
- perform the pull–in test.
- Remove the nut, then disconnect the lead wire from terminal c.
- Connect the battery to the starter repair service kit as shown in the illustration. Check that the clutch pinion gear is extended.
If the clutch pinion gear is not extended, replace the starter repair service kit.
- Perform the hold–in test.
- Disconnect the negative (–) lead from terminal c
with the lead wire disconnected from terminal c.
Check that the clutch pinion gear remains extended.
If the clutch pinion gear returns, replace the starter repair service kit.
- Check the clutch pinion gear returns.
- Disconnect the negative (–) lead from the starter body. Check that the clutch pinion gear returns.
If the clutch pinion gear does not return, replace the starter repair service kit.
- Perform the no–load performance test.
- Connect the lead wire to terminal c with the nut.
Make sure that the lead is not grounded.
Torque: 10 nvm (102 Kgf·cm, 7 ft·lbf)
- Clamp the starter in a vise.
- Connect the battery and an ammeter to the starter as shown in the illustration.
- Check that the starter rotates smoothly and steadily
with the clutch pinion gear extended. Check that the
ammeter reads the specified current.
Specified current: 90 a or less at 11.5 V
If the current is not as specified, replace the starter repair service kit.
2. Inspect starter relay assy
- Check the continuity.
- Using an ohmmeter, check for continuity between each terminal.
Specified condition:
If the result is not as specified, replace the starter relay.
Other materials:
Circuit description
Monitor description
The ecm commands gearshift by turning the shift solenoid valves ”on/off”.
When there is an open or short
circuit in any shift solenoid valve circuit, the ecm detects the problem and the
mil comes on. Illuminating
the mil, the ecm performs the fail–safe and turns the ot ...
Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s various
systems.
*1: Vehicles without a smart key system:
These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position to indicate
that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the engin ...
Replacement
1. Drain brake fluid
Notice:
wash the brake fluid off immediately if it comes into contact with any painted
surface.
2. Remove front wheel rh
3. Remove front fender liner rh
4. Remove brake actuator with bracket
turn the latch of the actuator connector to disconnect the
connector. ...