Toyota Corolla (E120): Fail–safe chart
If any of the following codes is recorded, the ecm enters the fail–safe mode.

Check for intermittent problems
Hand–held tester only:
by putting the vehicle’s ecm in the check mode, the 1 trip detection logic is possible instead of the 2 trip detection logic, and the sensitivity to detect faults is increased. This makes it easier to detect intermittent problems.
- Clear the dtcs .
- set the check mode .
- perform a simulation test .
- check the connector and terminal .
- wiggle the harness and connector
Other materials:
Diagnostic trouble code chart
If a dtc is displayed during the dtc check, check the circuit listed in the
table below and proceed to the
page given.
* :● ... Mil light up
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If a warning message or indicator is displayed (vehicles with a multi-information
display)
If a warning is shown on the multi-information display, stay calm and perform
the following actions:
1 Master warning light
The master warning light also comes on or flashes in order to indicate that a message
is currently being displayed on the multiinformation display.
2 Multi-information d ...
Definition of terms
Term
Definition
Monitor description
Description of what the ecm monitors and how it detects malfunction
(monitoring purpose and its details).
Related dtcs
Diagnostic code
Typical enabling condition
Preconditions that allow the ecm to detect m ...


