Vehicle ignition system Toyota Corolla 5 (E80)

General description of the ignition system
The ignition system of the engine generates a spark that ignites the fuel-air mixture that has entered the combustion chamber of the cylinder. In order for the ignition spark to be of sufficient power, the 12 V battery...

Safety measures when working with the ignition system
The voltage in the ignition systems of TOYOTA COROLLA cars can reach 30 kV. Under unfavorable conditions, for example, in the presence of moisture in the engine compartment, a breakdown occurs in the insulation of...

Electronic ignition system (ESA)
1.3L engine

Check, removal and installation of the ignition coil
Attention: The check is carried out in the following sequence. Remove distributor cap. Turn on the ignition. Checking the primary winding of the coil Use an ohmmeter to measure the resistance between the positive (+)...

Checking the ignition cable
Too much resistance in the ignition cables causes difficulty starting the engine and interruptions in the ignition system. Disconnect ground cable (-) from the battery. Attention: As a result, the records of the...

Replacing breaker contacts
Only for engines with a working volume of 1.3 liters up to 7/84 of release (UKZ system). During operation, the breaker contacts wear out, visible signs of this are sagging and craters. In addition, the plastic block...

Checking and adjusting the angle of the closed state of the contacts
For 1.3L engines only (contact ignition system (UKZ) To adjust the contacts of the breaker, specialized workshops use a special measuring device. The advantage of this device is the possibility of precise adjustment of...

Checking and adjusting the ignition timing
For engines with a contact ignition system, it is necessary to check the ignition timing after adjusting the angle of the closed state of the breaker contacts and, if necessary, adjust it. A similar check and adjustment...

Removal and installation of the distributor of ignition
The ignition distributor is driven by the camshaft. It is mounted on the cylinder head on the flywheel side. Removing Disconnect ground cable (-) from the battery. Attention: As a result, the records of the on-board...

Spark plugs — general information
Spark plugs consist of a central electrode, an insulator with a housing and a ground electrode (mass electrode). The central electrode is installed in the insulator, the insulator is firmly connected to the housing. A...

Spark plugs recommended for use in Corolla vehicles
Attention: Due to constant changes, engines of the same power rating can be equipped with ignition systems that differ from each other in design. Therefore, it is recommended that before buying a car, check which spark...

Ignition system malfunctions
Ignition system malfunctions Fault: The engine starts poorly or does not start at all. 1) This fault can only occur in contact ignition systems. 2) This fault can only occur in built-in and electronic ignition systems.