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.
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2004 Toyota Celica GT, Standard
All Others
2004 Toyota Celica GT, StandardSECTION All Others
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- Locate and remove starter relay. Starter relay is marked "ST". See STARTER RELAY LOCATION table. Using ohmmeter, verify continuity between relay terminals No. 1 and 2. See Fig 2. Continuity should not exist between terminals No. 3 and 5. If continuity is not as specified, replace relay.
- Check relay operation by applying battery voltage through terminals No. 1 and 2. See Fig 2. Continuity should now exist between terminals No. 3 and 5. If relay does not test as indicated, replace relay.
STARTER RELAY LOCATION
| Application | Location |
|---|---|
| Avalon & Corolla | In Engine Compartment Junction Block |
| Camry, Camry Solara & Sienna | In Engine Compartment Junction Block No. 2 |
| Celica | In Engine Compartment Junction/Relay Block No. 2 |
| Land Cruiser | In Engine Compartment Junction Block |
| ECHO, Highlander, RAV4, Sequoia, Tundra, 4Runner | In Engine Compartment Relay Block |
| MR2 | In Engine Fuse Link Block |
| Tacoma | In Engine Compartment Relay Block No. 2 |
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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.