Celica GT Convertible L4-2164cc 2.2L DOHC MFI (1997)
Distributor: Testing and Inspection
On-Vehicle Inspection
DISTRIBUTOR INSPECTION
NOTICE: Cold and Hot in the following sentences express the temperature of the coils themselves. Cold is from - 10°C (14°F) to 50°C (122°F) and Hot
is from 50°C (122°F) to 100°C (212°F).
1. REMOVE DISTRIBUTOR CAP
Remove the 2 bolts, and disconnect the distributor cap from the distributor housing.
2. REMOVE ROTOR
3. INSPECT AIR GAP
Using SST, measure the air gap between the signal rotor and pickup coil projection. SST 09240-00020
Air gap: 0.2 - 0.45 mm (0.008 - 0.018 in.)
If the air gap is not as specified, replace the distributor housing assembly.
4. DISCONNECT DISTRIBUTOR CONNECTOR
5. INSPECT SIGNAL GENERATOR (PICKUP COIL) RESISTANCE
Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between terminals.
Pickup coil resistance:
Cold 135 - 220 Ohms
Hot 175 - 255 Ohms
If the resistance is not as specified. replace the distributor housing assembly.
6. RECONNECT DISTRIBUTOR CONNECTOR
7. REINSTALL ROTOR AND DISTRIBUTOR CAP
