1986 TOYOTA CAMRY V20 ignition

Check battery specific gravity
Check or replace battery
Repair or replace cables
Adjust or replace clutch
start switch
Adjust or repair switch
Replace starter relay
Replace fusible link
Repair starter
Replace ignition switch Battery cables loose, corroded or worn
Clutch start switch faulty (M/T only)
Neutral start switch faulty (A/T only)
Starter relay faulty (M/T only)
Fusible link blown
Starter faulty
Ignition switch faulty
Check battery specific gravity
Charge or replace battery
Repair or replace cables
Repair starter
Pinion gear teeth broken or starter faulty
Flywheel teeth brokenBattery cables loose, corroded or worn
Starter faulty
Repair starter
Replace ignition switch
Repair wiring Starter faulty
Ignition switch faulty
Short in wiring
TROUBLESHOOTING
Starter spins ± engine
will not crankRepair starter
Replace flywheel Engine will not crank
Starter keeps runningBattery charge low
Engine cranks slowlyBattery charge lowPossible cause
Remedy ProblemPage
CH±2
CH±2
ST±3 ST±3
ST±3
ST±3 CL±4
± STARTING SYSTEMTroubleshootingST±2

REMOVAL OF STARTER (2VZ±FE)
1. REMOVE BATTERY AND BATTERY TRAY
2. REMOVE IGNITER BRACKET
(a) Disconnect the following connectors and wire:
wNoise filter connector
wIgniter connector
wHigh±tension cord for ignition coil
wGround strap
(b) Disconnect the harness clamp, and remove the two
bolts and igniter bracket.
3. DISCONNECT CONNECTOR AND WIRE FROM
STARTER
4. REMOVE STARTER
Remove the two bolts and starter.
DISASSEMBLY OF STARTER
(See page ST±3)
1. REMOVE FIELD FRAME AND ARMATURE
(a) Remove the nut, and disconnect the lead wire from the
magnetic switch terminal.
(b) Remove the two through bolts, and pull out the field
frame together with the armature.
(c) (1.4 kW Type)
Remove the 0±ring.
2. REMOVE STARTER HOUSING, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
AND GEARS
(a) Remove the two screws.
REMOVAL OF STARTER (3S±FE)
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE TERMINAL
OF BATTERY
2. DISCONNECT CONNECTOR AND WIRE FROM
STARTER
3. REMOVE STARTER
Remove the two bolts and starter.
± STARTING SYSTEMStarterST±4

INSTALLATION OF STARTER (3S±FE)
1. INSTALL STARTER
Install the starter with the two bolts.
Torque: 400 kg±cm (29 ft±Ib, 39 N)
2. CONNECT CONNECTOR AND WIRE TO STARTER
3. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE TERMINAL OF
BATTERY
4. CHECK THAT ENGINE STARTS
INSTALLATION OF STARTER (2VZ±FE)
1. INSTALL STARTER
install the starter with the two bolts.
Torque: 400 kg±cm (29 ft±Ib, 39 N±m)
2. CONNECT CONNECTOR AND WIRE TO STARTER
3. INSTALL IGNITER BRACKET
(a) Install the igniter bracket with the two bolts, and connect the
harness clamp.
(b) Connect the following connectors and wire:
wNoise filter connector
wIgniter connector
wHigh±tension cord for ignition coil
wGround strap
4. INSTALL BATTERY TRAY AND BATTERY
5. CHECK THAT ENGINE STARTS 4. PERFORM NO±LOAD PERFORMANCE TEST
(a) Connect the battery and ammeter to the starter as shown.
(b) Check that the starter rotates smoothly and steadily with the
pinion gear moving out. Check the reading on the amme-
ter.
Standard amperage: 90 A or less at 11.5 V 3. INSPECT PLUNGER RETURN
Disconnect the negative (+) lead from the switch body.
Check that the pinion gear returns inward.
If the pinion gear does not return, replace the magnetic
switch.
± STARTING SYSTEMStarterST±15

17. INSTALL TENSION SPRINGS AND CORDS
(a) Fully tilt the main shaft upward.
(b) Connect the spring and cord, and hook the spring to
the hanger.
(c) Using a screwdriver, hook the cord end to the column
upper bracket. 14. INSTALL STOPPER6OLT
(a) Install the cushion to the stopper bolt.
(b) Install the stopper bolt, column cover support and
nut.
Torque: 110 kg±cm (8 ft±lb, 11 N±m)
16. INSTALL MAIN SHAFT
(a) Place the ignition key at the ACC position.
(b) Install the collar and spring to the main shaft and in-
sert the main shaft into the upper bracket.
(c) Using a screwdriver, push the main shaft to the main
shaft end.
(d) Using snap ring pliers, install the snap ring. 15. INSTALL TWO TENSION SPRINGS
± STEERINGSteering Column (Tilt Steering Column)SR±16