Toyota Corolla (E120) 2002–2008 Repair Manual / Diagnostics / Electronic controlled automatic transaxle / Manual shifting test
Toyota Corolla (E120): Manual shifting test
1. Perform manual shifting test
Hint
: by this test, it can be determined whether the trouble is within the electrical circuit or is a mechanical problem in the transaxle.

- Disconnect the transmission wire connector.
- inspect the manual driving operation.
Check that the shift and gear positions correspond to the table below.
While driving, shift through the l, 2 and d positions.
Check that the gear change corresponds to the shift position.

Hint
: if the gear positions of the l, 2 and d are difficult to distinguish, do the following road test.
If any abnormality is found in the above test, the problem is in the transaxle itself.
- Connect the transmission wire connector.
- clear the dtc
Other materials:
Overhaul
Hint:
overhaul the rh side by the same procedures with lh side.
1. Remove rear wheel
2. Drain brake fluid
Notice:
wash the brake fluid off immediately if it comes into contact with any painted
surface.
3. Remove rear brake drum sub–assy
Release the parking brake lever, and remove t ...
Driving
► Automatic transmission or continuously
variable transmission
1 With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D.
(, 174, 176)
2 Release the parking brake.
3 Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal to
accelerate the vehicle.
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Engine
On–vehicle inspection
Hint:
inspect these items on a cooled down engine.
1. Inspect drive belt
2. Replace spark plugs
3. Inspect air filter
Remove the air filter.
visually check that the air filter is not excessively damaged,
dirty or oily.
Peplace the air filter if nece ...


