check engine light TOYOTA TERCEL 1996 Service Owner's Guide

AT8103
Neutral Basic Line
Groove
- AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A132L)AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM (A132L)
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1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
(2) Using an ohmmeter, check continuity between each
terminal shown below when the shift lever is put in
each position.
(h) Adjust the shift control cable.
(1) Remove the engine under cover.
(2) Loosen the nut on the control shaft lever.
(3) Push the control shaft lever fully toward the right
side of the vehicle.
(4) Return the lever 2 notches to the NEUTRAL posi-
tion.
(5) Set the shift lever to the N position.
(6) While holding the lever lightly toward the ºRº posi-
tion side, tighten the swivel nut.
(i) Adjust the park/neutral position switch.
If the engine will start with the shift selector in any position other
than the N or P position, adjustment is required.
(1) Loosen the park/neutral position switch bolts and
set the shift selector to the N position.
(2) Align the groove with neutral basic line.
(3) Hold the switch in the position and tighten the bolts.
Torque: 5.4 N´m (55 kgf´cm, 48 in.´lbf)
(j) Inspect the idle speed.
Idle speed:
750 ± 50 rpm (In the N position and A/C OFF)
3. MEASURE STALL TEST
The object of this test is to check the overall performance of the transaxle and the engine by measuring the
maximum engine speeds in the D and R positions.
NOTICE:
Do the test at normal operating fluid temperature 50 - 80°C (122 - 176 °F).
Do not continuously run this test longer than 5 seconds.
(1) Check the front and rear wheels.
(2) Connect the tachometer to the engine.
(3) Fully apply the parking brake.

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1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
EVALUATION
ProblemPossible cause
If governor pressure defect.
 Line pressure defect
 Fluid leakage in governor pressure circuit
 Governor valve operation defect
Vehicle speed (Reference)Governor pressure
30 km/h (19 mph)59 - 137 kPa (0.6 - 1.4 kgf/cm2, 9 - 20 psi)
60 km/h (37 mph)186 - 365 kPa (1.9 - 2.7 kgf/cm2, 27 - 38 psi)
90 km/h (56 mph)353 - 431 kPa (3.6 - 4.4 kgf/cm2, 51 - 63 psi)
6. ROAD TEST
NOTICE:
Do this test at normal fluid temperature 50 - 80 °C (122 - 176 °F).
(a) D position test.
Shift into the D position and while driving with the accelerator pedal held constant at the throttle valve
fully open, check on the following points:
(1) Check to seethat the 1"2 and 2"3 up-shifts take placeand also that the shift points conform
to those shown in the automatic shift schedule (See page SS-28).
EVALUATION
ProblemPossible cause
If there is no 1 - 2 up-shift. Governor valve is defective
 1 - 2 shift valve is stuck
If there is no 2 - 3 up-shift. 1 - 2 shift valve is stuck
If the shift point is defective.Throttle cable out of adjustment
 Throttle valve, 1 - 2 shift valve, 2 - 3 shift valve, etc. are defective
(2) In the same way, check the shock and slip at 1 " 2 and 2 " 3 up-shifts.
EVALUATION
ProblemPossible cause
If the shock is severe.
 Line pressure is too high
 Accumulator is defective
 Check ball is defective
(3) Run in the 3rd gear of the D position, check the abnormal noise and vibration.
HINT:
Check for the cause of abnormal noise and vibration must be made with extreme care as they could also
be due to imbalance in the drive shaft, differential, tires and torque converter clutch, etc.
(4) While running in the 3rd gear of the D position, check that the possible kick-down vehicle speed
limits for the 3 " 1 and 3 " 2 kick-down conform to those indicated in the automatic shift sched-
ule (See page SS-28).
EVALUATION
ProblemPossible cause
If the possible kick-down vehicle speed limit is defective. Throttle cable out of adjustment
 Throttle valve, 1 - 2 shift valve, 2 - 3 shift valve, etc. are defective
(5) Check the abnormal shock and slip at kick-down.
(6) While running at about 60 km/h (37 mph) in the 3rd gear of the D position, release your foot from
the accelerator pedal and shift into the L position. Then check if the 2 "1 down-shift point con-
forms to that indicated in the automatic shift schedule (See page SS-28).
(b) Inspect the lock-up mechanism.
(1) Drive in the D position at a steady speed (Lock-up ON) of about 65 km/h (40 mph).
(2) Lightly depress the accelerator pedal and check that the engine speed does not change abruptly.

Z15674
Adjusting Nut
Outer Cable Rubber Boot
Cable Stopper0 - 1 mm
Q06559
Q01095
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- AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A242L)AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM (A242L)
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
NOTICE:
Do not overfill.
(d) Inspect and adjust the throttle cable.
(1) Depress the accelerator pedal all the way and
check that the throttle valve opens fully.
HINT:
If the throttle valve does not open fully, adjust the accelerator
link.
(2) Fully depress the accelerator.
(3) Loosen the adjustment nuts.
(4) Adjust the outer cable so that the distance between
the end of the boot and the stopper on the cable is
the standard.
Standard boot and cable stopper distance:
0 - 1 mm (0 - 0.04 in.)
(5) Tighten the adjusting nuts.
(6) Recheck the adjustment.
(e) Adjust the shift control cable.
When shifting the shift lever from the N position to other
positions, check that the lever can be shifted smoothly
and accurately to each position and that the position indi-
cator correctly indicates the position.
(1) Remove the engine under cover.
(2) Loosen the nut on the control shaft lever.
(3) Push the control shaft lever fully toward the right
side of the vehicle.
(4) Return the lever 2 notches to the NEUTRAL posi-
tion.
(5) Set the shift lever to the N position.
(6) While holding the lever lightly toward the ºRº posi-
tion side, tighten the swivel nut.
Torque: 12 N´m (120 kgf´cm, 9 ft´lbf)
(f) Adjust the park/neutral position switch.
If the engine will start with the shift selector in any position other
than the N or P position, adjustment is required.
(1) Loosen the park/neutral position switch bolts and
set the shift selector to the N position.
(2) Align the groove with neutral basic line.
(3) Hold the switch in the position and tighten the bolts.
Torque: 5.4 N´m (55 kgf´cm, 48 in.´lbf)
(g) Inspect the idle speed.
Idle speed:
750 ± 50 rpm (In the N position and A/C OFF)

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1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
EVALUATION
ProblemPossible cause
If there is no 1 - 2 up-shift.
Governor valve is defective

1 - 2 shift valve is stuck
If there is no 2 - 3 up-shift.
1 - 2 shift valve is stuck
If there is no 3 - O/D up-shift
(throttle valve operating less than 86%).
3 - O/D shift valve is stuck

Solenoid valve or circuit defective
If the shift point is defective.

Throttle cable out of adjustment

Throttle valve, 1 - 2 shift valve, 2 - 3 shift valve, 3 - O/D shift valve etc. are
defective
(2) In the same way, check the shock and slip at 1 " 2, 2 " 3 and 3 "O/D up-shifts.
EVALUATION
ProblemPossible cause
If the shock is severe.

Line pressure is too high

Accumulator is defective

Check ball is defective
(3) Run in the 3rd gear or O/D of the D position, check the abnormal noise and vibration.
HINT:
Check for the cause of abnormal noise and vibration must be made with extreme care as they could also
be due to unbalance in the drive shaft, differential, tires and torque converter clutch, etc.
(4) While running in the 3rd gear or O/D of the D position, check that the possible kick-down vehicle
speed limits for the 3 " 1, 3 " 2 and O/D "2 kick-down conform to those indicated in the auto-
matic shift schedule (See page SS-30).
EVALUATION
ProblemPossible cause
If the possible kick-down vehicle speed limit is defective.

Throttle cable out of adjustment

Throttle valve, 1 - 2 shift valve, 2 - 3 shift valve, 3 - O/D shift valve etc. are
defective
(5) Check the abnormal shock and slip at kick-down.
(6) While running at about 60 km/h (37 mph) in the O/D of the D position, release your foot from the
accelerator pedal and shift into the L position. Then check if the 2 "1 down-shift point conforms
to that indicated in the automatic shift schedule (See page SS-30).
(b) Inspect the lock-up mechanism.
(1) Drive in the D position at a steady speed (Lock-up ON) of about 70 km/h (43 mph).
(2) Lightly depress the accelerator pedal and check that the engine speed does not change abruptly.
If there is a big jump in engine RPM, there is no lock-up.
(c) 2 position test.
(1) While running in the 2nd gear of the 2 position, release the accelerator pedal and check the en-
gine braking effect.
EVALUATION
ProblemPossible cause
If these is no engine braking effect.
2nd coast brake is defective.
(2) Check the abnormal noise during acceleration and deceleration.
(3) Check the shock during up-shift and down-shift.
(d) L position test.
(1) While running in the L position, check that there is no up-shift to 2nd gear.
(2) While running in the L position, release the accelerator pedal and check the engine braking ef-
fect.

R12355
Pedal Freeplay
BR4228
Pedal Reserve Distance
- BRAKEBRAKE PEDAL
BR-7
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3. CHECK PEDAL FREEPLAY
(a) Stop the engine and depress the brake pedal several
times until there is no more vacuum left in the booster.
(b) Push in the pedal by hand until the resistance begins to
be felt, then measure the distance, as shown.
Pedal freeplay: 1 - 6 mm (0.04 - 0.24 in.)
If incorrect, check the stop light switch clearance. If the clear-
ance is OK, then troubleshoot the brake system.
4. CHECK PEDAL RESERVE DISTANCE
(a) Release the parking brake.
(b) With the engine running, depress the pedal and measure
the pedal reserve distance.
Pedal reserve distance from asphalt sheet at 490 N
(50 kgf, 110.2 lbf):
w/o ABS: More than 60 mm (2.36 in.)
w/ ABS: More than 55 mm (2.17 in.)
If the reserve distance is incorrect, troubleshoot the brake sys-
tem.

BR2237
BR0RJ-01
BR2238
GOOD NO GOOD
1st2nd3rd
- BRAKEBRAKE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY
BR-15
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BRAKE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. OPERATING CHECK
(a) Depress the brake pedal several times with the engine off
and check that there is no change in the pedal reserve
distance.
(b) Depress the brake pedal and start the engine. If the pedal
goes down slightly, operation is normal.
2. AIR TIGHTNESS CHECK
(a) Start the engine and stop it after 1 or 2 minutes. Depress
the brake pedal several times slowly.
If the pedal goes down farthest the 1st time, but gradually rises
after the 2nd or 3rd time, the booster is air tight.
(b) Depress the brake pedal while the engine is running, and
stop the engine with the pedal depressed. If there is no
change in the pedal reserve travel after holding the pedal
for 30 seconds, the booster is air tight.

SR4208
Maximum
Freeplay
30 mm (1.18 in.)SR05R-1 1
R12030
SR-10
- STEERINGSTEERING WHEEL
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STEERING WHEEL
INSPECTION
1. CHECK STEERING WHEEL FREEPLAY
With the vehicle stopped and tires pointed straight ahead, rock
the steering wheel gently back and forth with light finger pres-
sure.
Freeplay should not exceed the maximum.
Maximum freeplay: 30 mm (1.18 in.)
2. CHECK STEERING EFFORT
(a) Center the steering wheel.
(b) Remove the steering wheel pad (See page SR-13).
(c) Start the engine and run it at idle.
(d) Measure the steering effort in both directions.
Reference: 7.8 N´m (80 kgf´cm, 69 in.´lbf)
HINT:
Be sure to consider the tire type, pressure and contact surface
before making your diagnosis.
(e) Torque the steering wheel set nut.
Torque: 34 N´m (350 kgf´cm, 25 ft´lbf)
(f) Install the steering wheel pad (See page SR-20).

BE-6
- BODY ELECTRICALBODY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1996 TERCEL (RM440U) Washer fluid does not operate.
1. Washer Hose and Nozzle-

At wiper switch HI position, the wiper blade is in contact with the
body.

When the wiper switch is OFF, the wiper blade does not retract
or the retract position is wrong.
1. *1 Wiper Switch
2. Wire harnessBE-30
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*1: Inspect wiper arm and blade set position
COMBINATION METER (METER, GAUGES AND ILLUMINATION)
TroubleParts nameSee page
Tachometer, Fuel Gauge and Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
do not operate.3. GAUGE Fuse (Engine Room R/B)
4. Meter Circuit
5. Wire Harness-
BE-35
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Speedometer does not operate.
1. Vehicle Speed Sensor
2. Meter Circuit
3. Wire HarnessBE-38
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Tachometer does not operate.
1. Igniter
2. ECM
3. Meter Circuit
4. Wire Harness-
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BE-35
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Fuel Gauge does not operate or operate abnormally.
1. Fuel Receiver Gauge
2. Fuel Sender Gauge
3. Meter Circuit
4. Wire HarnessBE-38
BE-38
BE-35
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Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge does not operate or operate
abnormally.
1. Engine Coolant Temperature Receiver Gauge
2. Engine Coolant Temperature Sender Gauge
3. Meter Circuit
4. Wire HarnessBE-38
BE-38
BE-35
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All illumination lights do not light up.
1. TAIL Fuse (I/P J/B)
2. Light Control Rheostat
3. Meter Circuit
4. Wire Harness-
BE-38
BE-35
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Only one illumination light does not light up.1. Bulb
2. Meter Circuit-
BE-35
COMBINATION METER (WARNING LIGHTS)
TroubleParts nameSee page
Warning lights do not light up.
(Except Discharge, SRS and Door Open)
1. Bulb
2. GAUGE Fuse (I/P J/B)
3. Ignition Switch
4. Meter Circuit
5. Wire Harness-
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BE-1 1
BE-35
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Brake Warning Light does not light up.
1. Bulb
2. Brake Fluid Level Warning Switch
3. Parking Brake Switch
4. Bulb Check Relay
5. Meter Circuit
6. Wire Harness-
BE-38
BE-38
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BE-35
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Seat Belt Warning Light does not light up.
1. Bulb
2. Seat Belt Retractor Switch
3. Integration Relay
4. Meter Circuit
5. Wire Harness-
BE-38
BE-38
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No.Wiring Connector Side
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2
3
4
5
6
7GAUGE Fuse
10
11
12
13
1
2
3
4
5
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10Generator
IGN Fuse
SRS Fuse
Airbag Sensor Assembly
Seat Belt Buckle Switch
Low Oil Pressure Warning Switch
Igniter
TAIL Fuse
Door Courtesy Switch
DOME Fuse
Fuel Level Warning Switch
Engine Coolant Temperature Sender Gauge
ABS ECU
ECM
O/D Off Switch
Light Control Rheostat
Ground
Headlight Dimmer Switch
Turn Signal Switch (Left) Ground
Fuel Sender Gauge
Theft Deterrent ECU
Speed Control Unit
Ground
Starter Relay
Brake Fluid Level Warning Switch
and Parking Brake Switch
Turn Signal Switch (Right) A
B
C
F
E
T: Fuel Receiver Gauge
: Engine Coolant Temperature Receiver Gauge
: Tachometer
Hi-Grade
SRS Warning Illumination Open Door Warning Hi-Beam Indicator Security Indicator Left Turn Indicator Right Turn Indicator Discharge Warning Seat Belt Warning O/D Off Indicator Brake WarningBulb Check Relay Malfunction Indicator Low Oil Pressure Warning ABS Warning Fuel Lever Warning Speed Sensor
A5 B7 A12 C2 A2
A6
B5 C9 B4 A7 B3 B1 A10 B8 B9 C7 C4
A4 A11 A13C1 C5C3 C10A3 C8C6 A1TE F BE-36
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No.Wiring Connector Side
1
2
3
4
5
6
7GAUGE Fuse
10
11
12
13
1
3
4
5
7
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10Generator
IGN Fuse
SRS Fuse
Airbag Sensor Assembly
Seat Belt Buckle Switch
Low Oil Pressure Warning Switch
Igniter
TAIL Fuse
Door Courtesy Switch
DOME Fuse
Fuel Level Warning Switch
ABS ECU
ECM
O/D Off Switch
Light Control Rheostat
Headlight Dimmer Switch
Turn Signal Switch (Left) Ground
Fuel Sender Gauge
Theft Deterrent ECU
Speed Control Unit
Ground
Starter Relay
Brake Fluid Level Warning Switch
and Parking Brake Switch
Turn Signal Switch (Right) A
B
C
F
E
T: Fuel Receiver Gauge
: Engine Coolant Temperature Receiver Gauge
: Tachometer
8
9Ground
Engine Coolant Temperature Sender Gauge
A4 A11 A13C1 C5C3 C10A3 C8C6 A1
A5 B7 A12 C2 A2
A6
B5 C9 B4 A7 B3 B1 A10 A8 A9 C7 C4
SRS Warning Illumination Open Door Warning Hi-Beam Indicator Security Indicator Left Turn Indicator Right Turn Indicator Discharge Warning Seat Belt Warning O/D Off Indicator Brake WarningBulb Check Relay Malfunction Indicator Low Oil Pressure Warning ABS Warning
Fuel Lever Warning Speed Sensor TE F Lo-Grade
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