Toyota Corolla (E120) 2002–2008 Repair Manual / Introduction / Identification information
Toyota Corolla (E120): Identification information
Vehicle identification and serial numbers
1. Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number is stamped on the vehicle identification number plate and certification label, as shown in the illustration.
- Vehicle identification number plate
- certification label

2. Engine serial number and transaxle serial number
The engine serial number is stamped on the cylinder block of the engine, and the transaxle serial number is stamped on the housing, as shown in the illustration.
- 1Zz–fe
- b: c59
- c: a245e

Other materials:
How to proceed with troubleshooting
1 Vehicle brought to workshop
2 Customer problem analysis
3 Check and clear dtc
4 Problem symptom confirmation
Symptom does not occur (go to
step 5)
5 Symptom simulation
6 Dtc check
7 Dtc chart
8 Problem symptoms table
9 Circuit inspection
10 Confirmation test
End
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Problem symptoms table
Hint:
if a normal code is displayed during the dtc check but the trouble still occurs,
check the circuits for each
symptom in the order given in the charts on the following pages and proceed to
the page given for troubleshooting.
The matrix chart is divided into 3 chapters.
If the instruc ...
Inspection procedure
Hint
Advanced timing over
(valve timing is out of specified range)
P0011
Retarded timing over
(valve timing is out of specified range)
P0012
If dtc p0011 or p0012 is displayed, check the vvt system circuit.
Read freeze frame data using the hand–held tester o ...


