Toyota Corolla (E120) 2002–2008 Repair Manual / Diagnostics / Electronic controlled automatic transaxle / Definition of terms
Toyota Corolla (E120): Definition of terms
Term |
Definition |
Monitor description | Description of what the ecm monitors and how it detects malfunctions (monitoring purpose and its details). |
Related dtcs | Diagnostic code |
Typical enabling condition | Preconditions that allow the ecm to detect malfunctions.
With all preconditions satisfied, the ecm sets the dtc when the monitored value(s) exceeds the malfunction threshold(s). |
Sequence of operation | The priority order that is applied to monitoring, if multiple
sensors and components are used to detect the malfunction.
While another sensor is being monitored, the next sensor or component will not be monitored until the previous monitoring has concluded. |
Required sensor/components | The sensors and components that are used by the ecm to detect malfunctions. |
Frequency of operation | The number of times that the ecm checks for malfunctions per driving
cycle. ”Once per driving cycle” means that the ecm detects malfunction only one time during a single driving cycle. ”Continuous” means that the ecm detects malfunction every time when enabling condition is met during a single driving cycle. |
Duration | The minimum time that the ecm must sense a continuous deviation in the monitored value(s) before setting a dtc. This timing begins after the ”typical enabling conditions” are met. |
Malfunction thresholds | Beyond this value, the ecm will conclude that there is a malfunction and set a dtc. |
Mil operation | Mil illumination timing after a defect is detected.
”Immediately” means that the ecm illuminates mil the instant the ecm determines that there is a malfunction. ”2 Driving cycle” means that the ecm illuminates mil if the same malfunction is detected again in the 2 nd driving cycle. |
Other materials:
Data list/active test
1. Data list
Hint:
using the data list displayed by the hand–held tester or the obd ii scan tool,
you can read the value of
the switches, sensors, actuators and so on without parts removal. Reading the
data list as a first step
of troubleshooting is one method to shorten diagnostic time.
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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
...
Seat belt warning lamp for driver’s seat does not
operate
Wiring diagram
Inspection procedure
1 Check combination meter assy
Ground terminal c9–12 on the combination meter side.
check that the warning lightlights up.
Ok: warning light lights up.
2 Inspect front seat inner belt assy lh
Disconnect the front seat inner belt ...