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
Hint: components:
1. Precaution
2. Disconnect battery negative terminal
3. Remove horn button assy
Place the front wheels facing straight ahead.
using a torx socket wrench (t30), loosen the 2 torx
screws until the groove along the screw circumference
catches on the screw ca ...
Pre–check
1. Diagnosis system
Release the parking brake lever.
check the warning lights.
When the ignition switch is turned on, check that the abs
warning light and brake warning light goes on for 3 sec.
Hint:
when the parking brake is applied or the level of the brake
fluid is low, the ...
Inspection procedure
Hand–held tester:
1 Check fuel tank cap assy(check that fuel tank cap is toyota
genuine parts)
2 Check that fuel tank cap is correctly installed
3 Inspect fuel tank cap assy
4 Check filler neck for damage
Remove the fuel tank cap.
visually check the fuel inlet pipe for ...


