Toyota Corolla (E120): 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 air–fuel ratio was lean or rich, etc. At the time of the malfunction.
1 Check other dtc output(in addition p0121)
- Connect the hand–held tester or the obd ii scan tool to the dlc3.
- turn the ignition switch on and push the hand–held tester or the obd ii scan tool main switch on.
- select the item ”diagnosis / enhanced obd ii / dtc info / current codes”.
- read the dtcs.
Result:

Hint
: if any other codes besides p0121 is output, perform the troubleshooting for those dtcs first.


Go to relevant dtc chart
Other materials:
System description
The ecm uses the signals from the throttle position sensor, air–flow meter
and crankshaft position sensor
to monitor the engagement condition of the lock–up clutch.
Then the ecm compares the engagement condition of the lock–up clutch with the
lock–up schedule in the
ecm memory to de ...
Overhaul
Hint:
overhaul the rh side by the same procedures with lh side.
1. Remove rear wheel
2. Drain brake fluid
Notice:
wash the brake fluid off immediately if it comes into contact with any painted
surface.
3. Remove rear brake drum sub–assy
Release the parking brake lever, and remove t ...
Replacement
1. Discharge refrigerant from refrigeration system
turn the a/c switch on.
operating the cooler compressor at the engine rpm of approx. 1000
For 5 to 6 min., Circulate the refrigerant
and collect compressor oil remaining in each component into the cooler
compressor as much ...


