1996 TOYOTA TERCEL Temperature

Q02129
AT3417
OK if hot
Add if hot
OR0028
Z13623
RPMidle
- AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A242L)AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM (A242L)
AX-3
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
2. PRELIMINARY CHECK
(a) Check the fluid level.
HINT:
The vehicle must have been driver so that the engine and trans-
axle are at normal operating.
ATF temperature: 70 - 80 °C (158 - 176 °F)
(1) Park the vehicle on the level surface and set the
parking brake.
(2) With the engine idling, shift the selector into each
gear from the P position to the L position and return
to the P position.
(3) Pull out the transaxle dipstick and wipe it clean.
(4) Push it back fully into the pipe.
(5) Pull it out and check that the fluid level is in the HOT
range. If the level is at the low side of the hot range,
add new fluid.
Fluid type: ATF DEXRON®ll
NOTICE:
Do not overfill.
(b) Check the fluid condition.
If the fluid smells burnt or is black, replace it.
(c) Replace the ATF.
NOTICE:
Do not overfill.
(1) Remove the drain plug and drain the fluid.
(2) Install the drain plug securely.
(3) Add new fluid through the filler pipe.
Fluid type: ATF DEXRON®ll
Dry fill: 7.2 liters (7.6 US qts, 6.3 lmp.qts)
Drain and refill: 3.1 liters (3.3 US qts, 2.7 lmp.qts)
(4) Start the engine and shift the selector into all posi-
tions from the P position through the L position and
then shift it into the P position.
(5) With the engine idling, check the fluid level. Add the
fluid up to the COOL level on the dipstick.
(6) Check the fluid level at the normal operating tem-
perature 70 - 80 °C (158 - 176 °F) and add as nec-
essary.

- 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

AX-6
- 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-7
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
EVALUATION
ProblemPossible cause
If the measured values at all positions are higher.

Throttle cable out of adjustment

Throttle valve defective

Regulator valve defective
If the measured values at all positions are lower.

Throttle cable out of adjustment

Throttle valve defective

Regulator valve defective

Oil pump defective

U/D one-way clutch not operating properly
If pressure is low in the D position only.

D position circuit fluid leakage

Forward clutch defective

U/D one-way clutch not operating properly
If pressure is low in the R position only.

R position circuit fluid leakage

Direct clutch defective

1st and reverse brake defective

U/D one-way clutch not operating properly
(b) Measure the governor pressure.
(1) Warm up the ATF.
(2) Remove the transaxle case test plug and mount SST (See page AX-29).
SST 09992-00094 (09992-00111, 09992-00270)
NOTICE:

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

Check that the throttle cable is adjusted within the specifications.

Check that the tire pressures are adjusted according to the specifications.
(3) Check the parking brake to see that it is not applied.
(4) Start the engine.
(5) Shift into the D position and measure the governor pressures at the speeds specified in the table.
EVALUATION
ProblemPossible cause
If governor pressure is defective.

Line pressure defective

Fluid leakage in governor pressure circuit

Governor valve operation defective
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)196 - 275 kPa (2.0 - 2.8 kgf/cm2, 28 - 40 psi)
90 km/h (56 mph)363 - 441 kPa (3.7 - 4.5 kgf/cm2, 53 - 64 psi)
6. ROAD TEST
NOTICE:
Do this test at normal operating ATF temperature 50 - 80 °C (122 - 176 °F).
(a) D position test.
Shift into the D position and while driving with the accelerator pedal held constantly at the throttle valve
fully open, check on the following points:
(1) 1 " 2, 2 " 3 and 3 "O/D up-shifts should take place, and shift points should conform to those
shown in the automatic shift schedule (See page SS-30).

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.

Q10145
Attachment
Attachment
IN
OUT
Pressure Feed TubeSST
PS Vane Pump
Z15498
Oil
Reservoir
PS Vane
Pump PS Gear
SST Closed
- STEERINGPOWER STEERING FLUID
SR-7
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
2. CHECK STEERING FLUID PRESSURE
(a) Disconnect the pressure feed tube from the PS vane
pump. (See page SR-24)
(b) Connect SST, as shown in the illustration below.
SST 09640-10010 (09641-01010, 09641-01030,
09641-01060)
NOTICE:
Check that the valve of the SST is in the open position.
(c) Bleed the power steering system.
(d) Start the engine and run it at idle.
(e) Turn the steering wheel from lock to lock several times to
boost fluid temperature.
Fluid temperature: 80 °C (176 °F)
(f) With the engine idling, close the valve of the SST and ob-
serve the reading on the SST.
Minimum fluid pressure:
6,374 kPa (65 kgf/cm
2, 925 psi)
NOTICE:

Do not keep the valve closed for more than 10 se-
conds.

Do not let the fluid temperature become too high.

Z15499
Oil
Reservoir
PS Vane
Pump PS Gear
SST Open
Z15500
Oil
Reservoir
PS Vane
Pump PS Gear
SST Open Lock Position SR-8
- STEERINGPOWER STEERING FLUID
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
(g) With the engine idling, open the valve fully.
(h) Measure the fluid pressure at engine speeds of 1,000 rpm
and 3,000 rpm.
Difference fluid pressure:
490 kPa (5 kgf/cm
2, 71 psi) or less
NOTICE:
Do not turn the steering wheel.
(i) With the engine idling and valve fully opened, turn the
steering wheel to full lock position.
Minimum fluid pressure:
6,374 kPa (65 kgf/cm
2, 925 psi)
NOTICE:

Do not maintain lock position for more than 10 se-
conds.

Do not let the fluid temperature become too high.
(j) Disconnect the SST.
(k) Connect the pressure feed tube (See page SR-33).
(l) Bleed the power steering system.

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
BE-35
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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
BE-35
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