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Pick-Up Coil Air Gap Check

Using a flat, non-magnetic feeler gauge, check air gap between signal rotor and pick-up coil projection. See Fig 1-37.
Air gap should be within specification. See PICK-UP COIL ADJUSTMENT table. If air gap is not within specification, replace distributor.

PICK-UP COIL ADJUSTMENT

Application

In. (mm)

Camry, Celica (Non-Turbo) & Corolla (4A-FE)

⁽¹⁾ At least .008 (.20)

Celica (Turbo), Corolla (4A-GE), MR2, Pickup, Previa, Tercel & 4Runner

⁽¹⁾ .008-.016 (.20-.40)

⁽¹⁾	Replace distributor if not within specification.

Fig 1: Checking Pick-Up Coil Air Gap (Camry)

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Fig 2: Checking Pick-Up Coil Air Gap (Celica & MR2 2.0L)

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Fig 3: Checking Pick-Up Coil Air Gap (Celica 1.6L, Corolla 4A-FE)

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Fig 4: Checking Pick-Up Coil Air Gap (Tercel)

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Fig 5: Checking Pick-Up Coil Air Gap (Celica & MR2 2.2L)

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Fig 6: Checking Pick-Up Coil Air Gap (Corolla 4A-GE)

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Fig 7: Checking Pick-Up Coil Air Gap (Pickup & 4Runner)

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