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Fuel System - Engine No Start Condition

ENGINE
EG016-06

March 1, 2006

Title:
1ZZ - FE ENGINE "NO START" CONDITION

Models:
'05 - '06 Corolla & Matrix

Introduction

Some 2005 and 2006 model year Corolla and Matrix vehicles equipped with a 1ZZ-FE engine may exhibit a "no start" condition. This may be caused by insufficient fuel pressure after the vehicle has been parked for a period of time. The fuel pump assembly manufacturing process has been improved to correct this condition.

Applicable Vehicles
^ 2005 - 2006 model year Corolla and Matrix vehicles equipped with 1ZZ-FE engine produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown below.





Production Change Information





Parts Information





Warranty Information

Applicable Warranty:

This repair is covered under the Toyota Powertrain Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 60 months or 60,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle's in-service date.

* Warranty application is limited to correction of a problem based upon a customer's specific complaint.





Required Tools & Material





Required SSTs

Inspection Procedure





If the vehicle is currently exhibiting a "no start" condition:

^ Refer to the following Repair Manual sections on the Technical Information System (TIS) to check fuel pump operation and fuel pressure:

- 2005 or 2006 model year Corolla: Fuel: Fuel System: On-Vehicle Inspection

- 2005 model year Matrix: Fuel: Fuel System: On-Vehicle Inspection

- 2006 model year Matrix: 1ZZ-FE Fuel: Fuel System: On-Vehicle Inspection

^ If fuel pressure is NOT within specification, replace the Fuel Suction w/Pump & Gauge Tube Assembly.

Repair Procedure

1. Replace the Fuel Suction w/Pump & Gauge Tube Assembly. Refer to the following Repair Manual sections on TIS:

^ 2005 or 2006 model year Corolla: Fuel: Fuel Suction w/Pump & Gauge Tube Assy: Removal & Installation and Disassembly & Reassembly

^ 2005 model year Matrix: Fuel: Fuel Suction w/Pump & Gauge Tube Assy (FF): Removal & Installation and Disassembly & Reassembly

^ 2006 model year Matrix: 1ZZ-FE Fuel: Fuel Pump (for 2WD): Removal Installation

2. After replacement, confirm proper vehicle operation.

NOTE:
The Fuel Pump Gauge Retainer and Fuel Suction Tube Set Gasket MUST be replaced with the Fuel Suction w/Pump & Gauge Tube Assembly.