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2004 Toyota Celica GT, Standard
Service Data
2004 Toyota Celica GT, StandardSECTION Service Data
Starting Service Specifications
| Starter | Rated voltage and output power | 12V 1.4 kW | ||
| 12 V 1.2 kW | ||||
| No-load characteristics | Current | 90 A or less at 11.5 V | ||
| rpm | 3,000 rpm or more | |||
| Brush length | STD | 15.5 mm (0.610 in.) | ||
| Minimum | 10.0 mm (0.394 in.) | |||
| Spring installed load | STD | |||
| 1.4 kW | 17.6 - 23.5 N (1.8 - 2.4 kgf, 4.0 - 5.3 lbf) | |||
| 1.2 kW | 13.7 - 19.6 N (1.4 - 2.0 kgf, 3.1 - 4.6 lbf) | |||
| Minimum | ||||
| 1.4 kW | 11.8 N (1.2 kgf, 2.6 lbf) | |||
| 1.2 kW | 8.8 N (0.9 kgf, 2.0 lbf) | |||
| Commutator | ||||
| Diameter | STD | 30.0 mm (1.181 in.) | ||
| Minimum | 29.0 mm (1.412 in.) | |||
| Undercut depth | STD | 0.6 mm (0.024 in.) | ||
| Minimum | 0.2 mm (0.008 in.) | |||
| Circle runout | Maximum | 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.) | ||
| Magnetic switch | ||||
| Contact plate for wear | Maximum | 0.9 mm (0.035 in.) | ||
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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.