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:
Seat belts
Make sure that all occupants
are wearing their seat
belts before driving the
vehicle.
WARNING
Observe the following precautions
to reduce the risk of injury in the
event of sudden braking, sudden
swerving or an accident.
Failure to do so may cause death
or serious injury.
■Wearing a seat belt
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Inspection procedure
1 Inspect dlc3 terminal voltage
Turn the ignition switch to on.
measure voltage between terminals 13 (tc) and 4 (cg) of
dlc3.
Ok:
voltage: 10 – 16 v
2 Check harness and connector(between cruise control ecu assy
and dlc3)
Check for open and short circuit in harness ...
Replacement
1. Remove hood sub–assy
2. Remove cylinder head cover no.2
3. Remove battery
4. Remove battery carrier
Remove the 4 bolts and battery carrier.
5. Remove air cleaner assembly with hose
6. Remove floor shift cable transmission control shift
Remove the nut from the control shaf ...