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:
Symptom simulation
Hint:
the most difficult case in troubleshooting is when no symptoms occurs. In such
cases, a thorough customer
problem analysis must be carried out. Then the same or similar conditions and
environment in which the
problem occurred in the customer’s vehicle should be simulated. No matter ho ...
How to proceed with troubleshooting
1 Vehicle brought to workshop
2 Customer problem analysis
3 Problem symptom confirmation
4 Circuit inspection
5 Repair or replace
6 Confirmation test
7 End
Customer problem analysis check
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Headlight aim (vehicles
with front side
marker lights [bulb
type] )
Vertical movement adjusting
bolts
Adjustment bolt A
Adjustment bolt B
Before checking the headlight
aim
Make sure the vehicle has a
full tank of gasoline and the
area around the headlight is
not deformed.
Park the vehicle on level
ground.
Make sure the tire inflation
pressure is at the ...


