Toyota Corolla (E120) 2002–2008 Repair Manual / Diagnostics / Electronic controlled automatic transaxle / How to proceed with troubleshooting
Toyota Corolla (E120): How to proceed with troubleshooting
The hand–held tester can be used at step 3, 4, 6, 9.
1 Vehicle brought to workshop
2 Customer problem analysis
3 Connect the obd ii scan tool or hand–held tester to dlc3
4 Check and clear dtc and freeze frame data
5 Visual inspection
6 Setting the check mode diagnosis
7 Problem symptom confirmation
Symptom does not occur: go to
step 8
Symptom occur: go to step 9
8 Symptom simulation
9 Dtc check
Dtc is not output: go to step 10
Dtc is output: go to step 18
10 Basic inspection
11 Mechanical system test
12 Hydraulic test
13 Manual shifting test
14 Problem symptoms table chapter 1
15 Problem symptoms table chapter 2
16 Problem symptoms table chapter 3
17 Part inspection
Go to step 20
18 Dtc chart
19 Circuit inspection
20 Identification of problem
21 Repair
22 Confirmation test
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Selecting shift ranges in
the D position
To drive using temporary shift
range selection, operate the "-"
or "+" paddle shift switch.
When the "-" paddle shift switch
is operated, the shift range
switches to a range that enables
engine braking force that is suitable
to driving conditions. When
the "+" paddle shift switch is
operated, the s ...
Inspection procedure
1 Check side squib(lh) circuit(airbag sensor assy center – front
seat airbag assy lh)
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 front seat airbag assy ...
Starting off on a steep uphill
► Automatic transmission or continuously
variable transmission
1 Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lever to D.
2 Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
3 Release the parking brake.
► Manual transmission
1 With the parking brake firmly set and the clutch pe ...