Toyota Corolla (E120) 2002–2008 Repair Manual / Diagnostics / Sfi system / Vehicle speed sensor ”a” / Inspection procedure
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 operation of speedometer
- Drive the vehicle and check if the operation of the speedometer in the combination meter is normal.
Hint
: the vehicle speed sensor is operating normally if the speedometer display is normal.


2 Inspect ecm(spd voltage)

- Shift the lever to the neutral position.
- jack up the vehicle.
- turn the ignition switch on.
- check the voltage between the terminals of the e4 and e5 ecm connectors as the wheel is turned slowly.
Standard:


Hint
: the output voltage should fluctuate up and down similarly to the diagram on the left when the wheel is turned slowly.


Replace ecm
Other materials:
Engine immobilizer system
The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the engine
from starting if a key has not been previously registered in the vehicle’s on-board
computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
Vehicles without a smart key system: The indicator li ...
Engine oil
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil level
on the dipstick.
■ Checking the engine oil
1 Park the vehicle on level ground. After warming up the engine and turning it
off, wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the bottom of the engine.
2 ...
Hood
Opening the hood
1. Pull the hood lock release
lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
2. Pull the auxiliary catch lever
to the left and lift the hood.
3. Hold the hood open by inserting
the support rod into the
slot.
WARNING
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed
and locked.
If ...


