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:
Power point socket assy rr
Replacement
Hint: components:
1. Remove parking brake hole cover sub–assy
2. Remove floor shift shift lever knob sub–assy (m/t transaxle)
3. Remove console panel upper
4. Remove console box carpet
5. Remove console box sub–assy rear (m/t transaxle)
6. Remove console box sub–assy rear ...
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 ...
How to proceed with troubleshooting
1 Vehicle brought to workshop
2 Customer problem analysis
3 Check and clear dtc
4 Problem symptom confirmation
5 Symptom simulation
6 Dtc check
7 Dtc chart
8 Problem symptoms table
9 Circuit inspection
10 Identification of problem
11 Parts inspection
12 Repair
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