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.
2009 Toyota Matrix Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Service Data
2ZR-FE STARTING - SERVICE DATA
| Starter assembly | Standard current | Below 90 A at 11.5V |
| Starter relay | Standard resistance 3 - 5 | Below 1 Ω (battery voltage is applied to terminals 1 and 2) |
| 10 kΩ or higher (battery voltage is not applied to terminals 1 and 2) | ||
| Ace relay | Standard resistance 3 - 5 | Below 1 Ω (battery voltage is applied to terminals 1 and 2) |
| 10 kΩ or higher (battery voltage is not applied to terminals 1 and 2) | ||
| Ace cut relay | Standard resistance 3 - 4 | Below 1 Ω (battery voltage is applied to terminals 1 and 2) |
| 10 kΩ or higher (battery voltage is not applied to terminals 1 and 2) | ||
| Standard resistance 3 - 5 | Below 1 Ω (battery voltage is applied to terminals 1 and 2) | |
| 10 kΩ or higher (battery voltage is not applied to terminals 1 and 2) | ||
| Ignition switch | Standard resistance Between all terminals | 10 kΩ or higher (LOCK) |
| Standard resistance 2 - 3 | Below 1 Ω (ACC) | |
| Standard resistance 2 - 3 | Below 1 Ω (ON) | |
| Standard resistance 2 - 4 | ||
| Standard resistance 6 - 7 | ||
| Standard resistance 1 - 2 | Below 1 Ω (START) | |
| Standard resistance 1 - 4 | ||
| Standard resistance 6 - 7 | ||
| Standard resistance 6 - 8 | ||
| Starter armature assembly resistance | Segment - Segment | Below 1 Ω |
| Commutator - Armature coil | 10 kΩ or higher | |
| Starter armature assembly commutator diameter | Standard diameter | 29 mm (1.14 in.) |
| Minimum diameter | 28 mm (1.10 in.) | |
| Starter armature assembly commutator circle runout | Standard runout | 0.02 mm (0.000787 in.) |
| Maximum runout | 0.05 mm (0.00197 in.) | |
| Starter armature assembly commutator undercut depth | Standard undercut depth | 0.7 mm (0.0276 in.) |
| Minimum undercut depth | 0.2 mm (0.00787 in.) | |
| Starter brush holder assembly Brush length | Standard length | 14.4 mm (0.567 in.) |
| Minimum length | 9.0 mm (0.354 in.) | |
| Starter brush holder assembly resistance | Standard resistance Positive brush holder - Negative brush holder | 10 kΩ or higher |
| Standard resistance Positive brush holder - Positive brush holder Negative brush holder - Negative brush holder | Below 1 Ω | |
| Stater magnetic switch assembly resistance | Terminal 50 - Terminal C | Below 1 Ω |
| Terminal 50 - Switch body | Below 2 Ω |
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.