Toyota Corolla (E120): Fail–safe chart
If any of the following codes is recorded, the ecm enters the fail–safe mode.

Check for intermittent problems
Hand–held tester only:
by putting the vehicle’s ecm in the check mode, the 1 trip detection logic is possible instead of the 2 trip detection logic, and the sensitivity to detect faults is increased. This makes it easier to detect intermittent problems.
- Clear the dtcs .
- set the check mode .
- perform a simulation test .
- check the connector and terminal .
- wiggle the harness and connector
Other materials:
Engine rear oil seal
Replacement
1. Remove manual transaxle assy (m/t transaxle)
2. Remove automatic transaxle assy (a/t transaxle)
3. Remove clutch cover assy (m/t transaxle)
remove the 6 bolts and clutch cover.
4. Remove clutch disc assy (m/t transaxle)
5. Remove flywheel sub–assy (m/t transaxle ...
Ecm (1zz–fe)
Replacement
1. Disconnect battery negative terminal
2. Remove glove compartment door assy
3. Remove ecm
Remove the 2 clips using a clip remover. Then, open the
cover.
Disconnect the 4 ecm connectors.
remove the wire harness from the wire harness clamp.
Remove the 2 ...
How to proceed with troubleshooting
The hand–held tester can be used at step 3, 4, 5, 7, 10.
1 Vehicle brought to workshop
2 Customer problem analysis
3 Connect hand–held tester to dlc3
Hint:
if the display indicates a communication fault in the tool, inspect dlc3.
4 Check dtc and freeze frame data
Hint:
record or pr ...


