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:
Vehicle control system
Ignition or starter switch assy
Replacement
1. Remove steering column cover
2. Remove ignition or starter switch assy
Disconnect the ignition switch connector and unlock
warning switch connector.
remove the 2 clamps.
remove the 2 screws and ignition switch.
Inspectio ...
Cd cannot be inserted or is ejected right after
insertion
Wiring diagram
Inspection procedure
1 Check if a proper cd is inserted
Check that a proper cd is inserted.
Make sure that the cd is normal audio cd, and that there is no
deformation, flaw, stain, burr and
other defects on the cd.
Standard: normal audio cd.
Reference:
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Overhaul
1. Remove speedometer drive (mtm) gear
Remove the speedometer drive (mtm) gear from the front
differential case.
2. Remove front differential ring gear
Place matchmarks on the front differential ring gear and
front differential case.
Remove the 8 bolts. Using a hamme ...