Toyota Corolla (E120): Inspection procedure
1 Inspect shift solenoid valve(sl)

- Remove the shift solenoid valve sl.
- measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard:

- Connect the positive (+) battery lead to the solenoid connector terminal, and the negative (–) battery lead to the solenoid body for checking the solenoid valve operation.
Standard: the solenoid valve makes an operating noise.


2 Inspect transmission valve body assy(see chapter 2 in the problem symptoms table)


3 Inspect torque converter clutch assy


Repair automatic transaxle assy
Other materials:
Circuit description
Shifting from 1st to o/d is performed in combination with on and off of the
shift solenoid valve s1 and s2
controlled by ecm. If an open or short circuit occurs in either of the solenoid
valves, the ecm controls the
remaining normal solenoid valve to allow the vehicle to be operated smoothly
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Circuit description
Refer to dtc p0120
Dtc no.
Dtc detection condition
Trouble area
P0121
The following condition is met 4 times. After the vehicle speed
has exceeded 19 mph (30 km/h) once, the throttle position
sensor output value is out of normal range when the throttle
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Inspection
1. Spark plug
Notice:
never use a wire brush for cleaning.
Never attempt to adjust the electrode gap on used
spark plug.
Spark plug should be replaced every 192,000 km
(120,000 miles).
Clean the spark plugs.
Air pressure: below 588 kpa (6.0 Kg/cm2, 85 psi)
duration: 20 sec ...


