Toyota Corolla (E120) 2002–2008 Repair Manual / Engine control system
Toyota Corolla (E120): Engine control system
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Purpose of the readiness tests
The on–board diagnostic (obd ii) system is designed to monitor the
performance of emission–related
components and report any detected abnormalities in the form of diagnostic
trouble codes
(dtcs). Since the various components need to be monitored during different
driving condition ...
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) programs
Some states have vehicle emission inspection programs which include OBD (On
Board Diagnostics) checks. The OBD system monitors the operation of the emission
control system.
If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on
The OBD system determines that a problem exists somewhere in the emission cont ...
On–vehicle inspection
1. Inspect brake booster
Airtightness check.
Start the engine and stop it after 1 or 2 minutes. Depress
the brake pedal several times slowly.
Hint:
if the pedal goes down farthest at the 1st time, but gradually
rises after the 2nd or 3rd time, the booster is airtight.
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