Toyota built the 1996 Celica around two four-cylinders, the 2.2L (5S-FE) and the 1.8L (7A-FE), and this factory service and repair manual is keyed to that exact year, engine and trim, so every specification and torque sequence you work to is the one Toyota published for this car rather than a value carried over from an adjacent model year.
Engines
- 2.2L 2164CC l4 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
- 1.8L l4 GAS Naturally Aspirated
Trims
- GT, 2D Convertible, Automatic
- GT, 2D Convertible, Standard
- GT, 2D Coupe, Automatic
- GT, 2D Coupe, Standard
- GT, 2D Hatchback, Automatic
- GT, 2D Hatchback, Standard
- ST, 2D Coupe, Automatic
- ST, 2D Coupe, Standard
- ST, 2D Hatchback, Automatic
- ST, 2D Hatchback, Standard
Known issues on the 1996 Celica. One recall is on federal record for this model year, and it concerns vehicle speed control: the cruise control system can fail to hold the speed set by the driver and accelerate above that intended set speed, and unintended acceleration can increase the potential for a vehicle accident. Owners have registered 10 complaints for the year and Toyota has issued 20 technical service bulletins.
Tracking down a cruise control that overruns its set speed, or simply working to the service schedule, you stay on Toyota's own procedure and the figures that belong to this 1996 Celica.
THESE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMS FAIL TO HOLD THE SPEED SET BY THE DRIVER AND CAN ACCELERATE ABOVE THE INTENDED SET SPEED.
UNINTENDED ACCELERATION CAN INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE CRUISE CONTROL ASSEMBLIES.
TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2023 model year vehicles may be available provided the re
TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custom
Product general information.
Replacement vin plates.
TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2021 model year vehicles may be available provided the re
TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
Showing the 8 most recent of 38 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED WHEN MY 1996 TOYOTA CELICA MALFUNCTIONED WHILE I WAS TRAVELING ON I-75 SOUTH NEAR PIQUA, OHIO. M
THE VEHICLE LOST ITS POWER BRAKES AND CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
DIFFICULTY STARTING VEHICLE.
ALARM FAILED.
THE IDLE CONTROL VALVE IS DEFECTIVELY DESIGNED; IT GETS CLOGGED, MAKING MY CAR STALL REPEATEDLY WHEN IT IS COLD. IT HAS
Showing the 5 most serious of 9 complaints filed with NHTSA.
