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:
Overhaul
Hint:
overhaul the rh side by the same procedure as the lh side.
1. Remove front wheel
2. Drain brake fluid
Notice:
wash the brake fluid off immediately if it comes into contact with any painted
surface.
3. Remove front disc brake cylinder sub–assy
Remove the union bolt and gasket ...
Circuit description
The vapor pressure sensor, vsv for canister closed valve (ccv), vsv for
pressure switching valve are used
to detect abnormalities in the evaporative emission control system.
The ecm decides whether there is an abnormality in the evaporative emission
control system based on the
vapor pressur ...
SRS airbags
The SRS airbags inflate when the vehicle is subjected to certain types of
severe impacts that may cause significant injury to the occupants. They work together
with the seat belts to help reduce the risk of death or serious injury.
◆ SRS front airbags
1 SRS driver airbag/front passenge ...