Toyota Corolla (E120) 2002–2008 Repair Manual / Diagnostics / Sfi system / How to proceed with troubleshooting
Toyota Corolla (E120): 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 print dtc and freeze frame data, if needed.
5 Clear dtc and freeze frame data
6 Visual inspection
7 Setting check (test) mode diagnosis
8 Problem symptom confirmation
Hint
: if the engine does not start, perform steps 10 and 12 first.
| A | Malfunction does not occur |
| B | Malfunction occurs |
B go to step 10
9 Symptom simulation
10 Dtc check
| A | Malfunction code |
| B | No code |
B go to step 12
11 Dtc chart
Go to step 14
12 Basic inspection
| A | Wrong parts not confirmed |
| B | Wrong parts confirmed |
B go to step 17
13 Problem symptoms table
| A | Wrong circuit confirmed |
| B | Wrong parts confirmed |
B go to step 17
14 Check ecm power source circuit
15 Circuit inspection
| A | Malfunction not confirmed |
| B | Malfunction confirmed |
B go to step 18
16 Check for intermittent problems
Go to step 18
17 Parts inspection
18 Identification of problem
19 Adjustment, repair
20 Confirmation test
End
Other materials:
Key confinement prevention function does not work
properly (unlock warning switch circuit)
Circuit description
The unlock warning switch turns on when the key is inserted in the ignition
key cylinder and the door courtesy
switch turns on when the driver’s door is opened, and the integration relay
monitors both switches conditions.
According to these switches conditions, the int ...
Inspection procedure
Hand–held tester:
1 Check operation of stop light
Check if the stop lights go on and off normally when the brake pedal is
depressed and released.
2 Inspect stop light switch assy
Check the resistance between the terminals when the
switch is turned on and off.
Standard:
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Inspection procedure
1 Check p squib circuit(airbag sensor assy center – instrument
panel passenger airbag assy)
Disconnect the negative (–) terminal cable from the battery,
and wait at least for 90 seconds.
disconnect the connectors between the airbag sensor
assy center and the instrument panel ...