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 cooling system
- Check that there is a defect in the cooling system which causes overcool, such as abnormal radiator fan operation, modified cooling system and so on.
2 Inspect thermostat
3 Check other dtc output(in addition to dtc p0128)
- 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 p0128 is output, perform the troubleshooting for those dtcs first.
Replace ecm
Other materials:
Changing gears in the M
position
To enter 10-speed sport
sequential shiftmatic mode, shift
the shift lever to M position.
Gear steps can then be selected
by operating the shift lever or
paddle shift switches, allowing
you to drive in the gear step of
your choosing.
Upshifting
Downshifting
The gear changes once every time
the ...
Confirmation driving pattern
Connect the hand–held tester or the obd ii scan tool to the dlc3.
record dtcs and the freeze frame data.
set the check mode using the hand–held tester .
read the value on the misfire counter for each cylinder when
idling. If the value is displayed on the
misfire c ...
For vehicles equipped with mobile communication system
Install an antenna as far as possible away from the ecu
and sensors of the vehicle’s electronic systems.
install an antenna feeder at least 20 cm (7.87 In.) Away
from the ecu and sensors of the vehicle’s electronic systems.
For details of the ecu and sensors locations, refer ...