Toyota Corolla (E120) 2002–2008 Repair Manual / Starting & charging / Starting system
Toyota Corolla (E120): 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:
Cup holders
Front
Rear (if equipped)
Pull the armrest down.
WARNING
■Items unsuitable for the cup
holder
Do not place anything other than
cups or beverage cans in the cup
holders.
Other items may be thrown out of
the holders in the event of an
accident or sudden braking and
cause injury. If possible, cover ...
Parking brake
The parking brake can be
set or released automatically
or manually.
In automatic mode, the
parking brake can be set or
released automatically
according to shift lever
operation.
Also, even in automatic
mode, the parking brake can
be set or released manually.
Operating instructions
■ Using the ma ...
Opening the trunk from outside the vehicle
◆ Smart key system (if equipped)
While carrying the electronic key, press the button on the trunk lid.
When all the doors are unlocked with the power door lock system, the trunk can
be opened without carrying the electronic key.
◆ Wireless remote control (if equipped)
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