Toyota Corolla Repair Manual: Circuit description
The ignition switch provides circuit power and the ecm provides the circuit ground that illuminates the mil.
Mil operation is checked visually: it should be illuminated when the ignition is first turned on. If the mil is off all of the time or on all of the time, use the procedure below to troubleshoot it. The mil is used to indicate the ecm’s detection of a vehicle malfunction.
Follow this procedure using the hand–held tester or an obd ii scan tool to determine the cause of the problem and to check the mil.
Wiring diagram
Mil circuit
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Inspection procedure
Hint:
troubleshoot each trouble symptom in accordance with the chart below.
1 Clear dtc
Connect the hand–held tester or the obd ii scan tool to the dlc 3.
turn the ignition switch on ...
Other materials:
The ambient temperature does not display
Wiring diagram
Inspection procedure
1 Inspect outer ambient temperature sensor
Remove cooler (ambient temp. Sensor) thermistor.
measure resistance between terminals 1 and 2 of cooler
(ambient temp. Sensor) thermistor connector at each temperature.
Resistance:
at 0 c (0 f) ...
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime condition:
● Working from top to bottom, liberally apply water to the vehicle body, wheel
wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any dirt and dust.
● Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such a ...
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
useful for determining whether
the vehicle was running or stopped, the engine was warmed up or not, the ...