TA008 Toyota and Lexus Reference

Subject: New cold-start time switch for 1986–89 Supra (MA7) and 1989 Cressida
(MX8)
Symptom: Long cranking time and hard starting when engine is lukewarm
Source: Toyota service bulletin: Volume 10, Engine 010 (September 1989) and
Volume 10, Engine 024 (August 1990)
Some 1986–89 Supra or 1989 Cressida models with 7M-series engines may require a long
period of starter cranking after a dead soak when coolant temperature exceeds 72°F (22°C).
If cold driveability with these vehicles is good (except for this problem), a new cold-start
injector time switch that operates at higher temperatures is available to correct the hard
starting.
If this problem exists on a 1990 Supra or Cressida, or if any of the specified 1989 models has
a cold driveability problem in addition to hard starting, see Reference TA009.
Toyota technicians report excellent results with the new cold-start switch to cure hard-start
problems.

z Before replacing the cold-start switch:

1. Make sure that all engine mechanical, fuel, and electrical and electronic systems perform
within specifications.
2. Check the number stamped on one side of the old switch hexhead:
a. The old switch should have “22” stamped on it, indicating it has an operating
temperature of 72°F (22°C) (Figure TA008-1).
b. The replacement switch is stamped “45” to indicate it has an operating temperature
of 113°F (45°C) (Figure TA008-2).

Figure TA008-1 Figure TA008-2

The table below shows original and replacement switch part numbers:

YEAR ENGINE ORIGINAL SWITCH REPLACEMENT SWITCH

1986–88 7M-GE and 7M-GTE 89462-40010 89462-20050
1989 7M-GE and 7M-GTE 89462-20020 89462-20060

TA44