Toyota Corolla Repair Manual: Circuit description
Refer to dtc p0120
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Dtc no. |
Dtc detection condition |
Trouble area |
| P0121 | The following condition is met 4 times. After the vehicle speed has exceeded 19 mph (30 km/h) once, the throttle position sensor output value is out of normal range when the throttle valve is closed at 0 km/h |
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Monitor description
The throttle position sensor varies its resistance with the angle of the throttle valve. The ecm applies a regulated reference voltage to the throttle position sensor “+” terminal and calculates the angle of the throttle valve based on the voltage present at the throttle position sensor “signal” terminal.
When the throttle valve is near the fully closed position, the output voltage of the throttle position sensor is low. When it is near the fully open position, the output voltage is high.
The ecm checks the indicated angle of the throttle valve during “stop and go” conditions. If the indicated angle (or voltage) in the “closed throttle” position is out of the specified range, the ecm interprets this as a malfunction in the throttle position sensor and sets a dtc.
Monitor strategy
Typical enabling condition
”Stop and go” is defined as follows: ”stop” indicates a vehicle speed of 0 mph (0 km/h). ”Go” indicates a vehicle speed of 18.6 Mph (30 km/h).
Typical malfunction thresholds
Component operating range
Throttle/pedal position
sensor/switch ”a” circuit
range/performance problem
Dtc p0121 throttle/pedal position
sensor/switch ”a” circuit
range/performance problem
Hint:
this is the purpose of the ”throttle position sensor”. ...
Inspection procedure
Hint:
read freeze frame data using the hand-held tester or the obd ii scan tool.
Freeze frame data records the
engine conditions when a malfunction is detected. When troubleshooting, it is
usefu ...
Other materials:
Oxygen sensor monitor (front and rear o2s system)
Preconditions
The monitor will not run unless:
mil is off
drive pattern
connect the obd ii scan tool to the dlc3 to check monitor status
and preconditions.
Start the engine and allow it to idle for 2 minutes or more.
Drive the vehicle at 25 mph ...
Front differential oil seal (atm)
Replacement
1. Remove front wheels
2. Remove engine under cover rh
3. Remove engine under cover lh
4. Drain automatic transaxle fluid
remove the drain plug, gasket and drain atf.
install a new gasket and drain plug.
Torque: 17.5 Nvm (178 Kgf·cm, 13 ft·lbf)
5. Remove front ...
Inspection procedure
1 Check side air bag sensor assy rh
Sst 09843–18040
Connect the negative (–) terminal cable to the battery,
and wait at least for 2 seconds.
turn the ignition switch to on, and wait at least for 20 seconds.
clear the dtc stored in memory .
turn the ignition switch ...