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:
Center stop lamp assy
Replacement
1. Remove package tray trim panel assy (w/o rear spoiler)
2. Remove center stop lamp assy (w/o rear
spoiler)
Remove the center stop light assy as shown in the illustlation.
3. Remove center stop lamp assy (w/ rear
spoiler)
Remove the 2 screws.
disconnect th ...
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 ...
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