Toyota Corolla (E120) 2002–2008 Repair Manual / Diagnostics / Sfi system / Insufficient coolant temperature
for closed loop fuel control / Inspection procedure
Toyota Corolla (E120): Inspection procedure
Hint
:
- if dtcs p0115, p0116, p0117, p0118 and p0125 are output simultaneously, the engine coolant temperature sensor circuit may be open or short. Perform the troubleshooting of dtc p0115, p0117 or p0118 first.
- 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 to dtc p0125)
- 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 p0125 are output, perform the troubleshooting for those dtcs first.


2 Inspect thermostat


Replace engine coolant temperature sensor
Other materials:
Replacement
1. Drain brake fluid
Notice:
wash the brake fluid off immediately if it comes into contact with any painted
surface.
2. Remove air cleaner cap sub–assy
3. Remove air cleaner case sub–assy
remove the air cleaner element, then remove the 3 bolts and air
cleaner case sub–assy.
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Do-it-yourself service precautions
If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the correct procedure
as given in these sections.
CAUTION
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may move suddenly,
become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death or serious injury,
observe t ...
Continuously variable transmission
(vehicles without paddle
shift switches)
Select the shift position
depending on your purpose
and situation.
Shift position purpose
and functions
P - Parking the vehicle/
starting the engine
R - Reversing
N - Neutral
(Condition in which the
power is not transmitted)
D - Normal driving*
B - Applying moderate
engine braking driving
down hills ...


