2013 Scion xD Automatic TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Service Data

Starter assembly Specified current 90 A
Magnet switch body Standard resistance Terminal 50 - Terminal C Below 1 Ω
Standard resistance Terminal 50 - Switch body Below 2 Ω
Starter armature assembly Standard resistance Segment - Segment Below 1 Ω
Standard resistance Commutator - Armature coil core 10 kΩ or higher
Commutator depth Specified depth 3.1 mm (0.122 in.)
Maximum depth 3.8 mm (0.150 in.)
Starter commutator end frame assembly Brush length Specified length 9.0 mm (0.354 in.)
Minimum length 4.0 mm (0.157 in.)
Standard resistance 10 kΩ or higher
Starter relay Standard resistance 3 - 5 (When battery voltage absent) 10 kΩ or higher
3 - 5 (When battery voltage applied to terminals 1 and 2) Below 1 Ω
ACC Standard resistance 3 - 4 Below 1 Ω
10 kΩ or higher (when battery voltage applied to terminals 1 and 2)
3 - 5 Below 1 Ω (when battery voltage applied to terminals 1 and 2)
10 kΩ or higher
Ignition switch assembly Standard resistance LOCK: Between all terminals 10 kΩ or higher
ACC: 2 - 4 Below 1 Ω
ON: 1 - 2 - 4
ON: 5 - 6
START: 1 - 3 - 4
START: 5 - 6 - 7
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

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