1996 TOYOTA TERCEL stop start

- AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A242L)AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM (A242L)
AX-5
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
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 ATF temperature 50 - 80 °C (122 - 176 °F).

Do not continuously run this test longer than 5 seconds.
(1) Chock the 4 wheels.
(2) Fully apply the parking brake.
(3) Connect the tachometer to the engine.
(4) Start the engine and check the idle speed.
(5) Keep your left foot pressing firmly on the brake pedal.
(6) Shift it into the D position. Press all the way down on the accelerator pedal. Quickly read the stall
speed RPM at this time.
Stall speed: 2,300 ± 200 rpm
(7) Do the same test in the R position.
Stall speed: 2,300 ± 200 rpm
EVALUATION
ProblemPossible cause
(a) Stall speed low in D and R positions.
Engine output may be insufficient

Stator one-way clutch is not operating properly
(b) Stall speed high in D position.

Line pressure too low

Forward clutch slipping

No.2 one-way clutch not operating properly

U/D one-way clutch not operating properly
(c) Stall speed high in R position.

Line pressure too low

Direct clutch slipping

1st and reverse brake slipping

U/D brake slipping
(d) Stall speed high in D and R positions.

Line pressure too low

Improper fluid level

U/D brake slipping
4. MEASURE TIME LAG TEST
When the shift lever is shifted while the engine is idling, there will be a certain lapse of time or lag before
the shock can be felt. This is used for checking the condition of the U/D direct clutch, forward clutch, direct
clutch and 1st and reverse brake.
NOTICE:

Do the test at normal operating ATF temperature 50 - 80 °C (122 - 176°F).

Make sure to allow 1 minute interval between the tests.

Take three measurements and take the average value.
(1) Fully apply the parking brake.
(2) Start the engine and check the idle speed.
Idling speed: 750 ± 50 rpm (In N position and A/C OFF)
(3) Shift the shift lever from the N to D position. Using a stop watch, measure the time it takes from
shifting the lever to the shock is felt.
Time lag: Less than 1.2 seconds
(4) In the same way, measure the time lag for N " R.
Time lag: Less than 1.5 seconds

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- AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A242L)AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM (A242L)
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
EVALUATION (If N " D or N " R time lag is longer than the specified):
ProblemPossible cause
N " D time lag is longer
Line pressure too low

Forward clutch worn
N " R time lag is longer

Line pressure too low

Direct clutch worn

1st and reverse brake worn
5. HYDRAULIC TEST
(a) Measure the line pressure.
(1) Warm up the ATF.
(2) Remove the transaxle case test plug and mount SST (See page AX-29).
SST 09992-00094 (09992-00150, 09992-00270)
NOTICE:

Do the test at normal operating ATF temperature 50 - 80°C (122 - 176 °F).

The line pressure test should always be carried out in pairs. One should observe the conditions
of wheels or wheel stoppers outside the vehicle while the other is doing the test.
(3) Chock the 4 wheels.
(4) Fully apply the parking brake.
(5) Start the engine and check the idle speed.
(6) Keep your left foot pressing firmly on the brake pedal and shift into the D position.
(7) Measure the line pressure when the engine is idling.
(8) Fully depress the accelerator pedal. Quickly read the highest line pressure when the engine
speed reaches the stall speed.
NOTICE:
Release the accelerator pedal and stop the test if the wheels begin to rotate before the engine speed
reaches the specified stall speed.
(9) In the same way, do the test in the R position.
Specified line pressure:
D positionIdling
Stall373 - 422 kPa (3.8 - 4.3 kgf/cm2, 54 - 61 psi)
902 - 1,049 kPa (9.2 - 10.7 kgf/cm2, 131 - 152 psi)
R position Idling
Stall549 - 706 kPa (5.6 - 7.2 kgf/cm2, 80 - 102 psi)
1,638 - 1,902 kPa (16.7 - 19.4 kgf/cm2, 238 - 276 psi)
(10) If the measured pressures are not up to specified values, recheck the throttle cable adjustment
and retest it.

- AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A242L)AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM (A242L)
AX-15
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
OFF-VEHICLE:
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
Large shock during lock-upTorque converter clutchAX-34
E/G stalls when starting off and stoppingTorque converter clutchAX-34
Poor acceleration
(All-positions)Torque converter clutchAX-34
Poor acceleration
(O/D)1. U/D clutch (C3)
2. U/D planetary gear



Poor acceleration
(Other than O/D)1. U/D brake (B4)
2. U/D planetary gear



Poor acceleration
(Other than 2nd)1. 2nd coast brake (B1)
2. 2nd brake (B
2)




Poor acceleration
(1st and 2nd)Direct clutch (C2)

Poor acceleration
(1st and ''R'')1st and reverse brake (B3)

Poor acceleration
(''R'')Forward clutch (C1)


: Refer to A242L Automatic Transaxle Repair Manual (Pub. No. RM431U).

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GOOD NO GOOD
1st2nd3rd
- BRAKEBRAKE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY
BR-15
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1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
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.

SR05P-15
R07281
Normal
Abnormal
- STEERINGPOWER STEERING FLUID
SR-5
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1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
POWER STEERING FLUID
BLEEDING
1. CHECK FLUID LEVEL (See page SR-6)
2. JACK UP FRONT OF VEHICLE AND SUPPORT IT
WITH STANDS
3. TURN STEERING WHEEL
With the engine stopped, turn the wheel slowly from lock to lock
several times.
4. LOWER VEHICLE
5. START ENGINE
Run the engine at idle for a few minutes.
6. TURN STEERING WHEEL
(a) With the engine idling, turn the wheel to left or right full
lock position and keep it there for 2-3 seconds, then turn
the wheel to the opposite full lock position and keep it
there for 2-3 seconds.
(b) Repeat (a) several times.
7. STOP ENGINE
8. CHECK FOR FOAMING OR EMULSIFICATION
If the system has to be bled twice specifically because of foam-
ing or emulsification, check for fluid leaks in the system.
9. CHECK FLUID LEVEL (See page SR-6)

SR05Q-17
R11229
NormalAbnormal
R11025Engine Idling Engine Stopped5 mm (0.20 in.)
or less SR-6
- STEERINGPOWER STEERING FLUID
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
INSPECTION
1. CHECK FLUID LEVEL
(a) Keep the vehicle level.
(b) With the engine stopped, check the fluid level in the oil
reservoir.
If necessary, add fluid.
Fluid: ATF DEXRON® II or III
HINT:
Check that the fluid level is within the HOT LEVEL range on the
reservoir cap dipstick. If the fluid is cold, check that it is within
the COLD LEVEL range.
(c) Start the engine and run it at idle.
(d) Turn the steering wheel from lock to lock several times to
boost fluid temperature.
Fluid temperature: 80°C (176°F)
(e) Check for foaming or emulsification.
If there is foaming or emulsification, bleed power steering sys-
tem. (See page SR-5)
(f) With the engine idling, measure the fluid level in the oil
reservoir.
(g) Stop the engine.
(h) Wait a few minutes and remeasure the fluid level in the oil
reservoir.
Maximum fluid level rise: 5 mm (0.20 in.)
If a problem is found, bleed power steering system.
(See page SR-5)
(i) Check the fluid level.

SR4208
Maximum
Freeplay
30 mm (1.18 in.)SR05R-1 1
R12030
SR-10
- STEERINGSTEERING WHEEL
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1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
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).

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- BODY ELECTRICALIGNITION SWITCH AND KEY UNLOCK WARNING
SWITCHBE-1 1
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT IGNITION SWITCH CONTINUITY
Switch positionTester connectionSpecified condition
LOCK-No continuity
ACC2 - 3Continuity
ON2 - 3 - 4
6 - 7Continuity
START1 - 2 - 4
6 - 7 - 8Continuity
If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.
2. INSPECT KEY UNLOCK WARNING SWITCH
CONTINUITY
ConditionTester connectionSpecified condition
Switch OFF
(Key removed) -No continuity
Switch ON
(Key set)1 - 2Continuity
If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.
3. INSPECT INTEGRATION RELAY OPERATION
(a) Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal
3.
(b) Connect the negative (-) lead from the battery to terminal
4, 7 and 8.
(c) Check the chime sounds.
(d) Disconnect the negative (-) lead from the battery to termi-
nal 8.
(e) Check that the chime stops sounding.