Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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 | |||
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • 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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