Toyota Corolla (E120): Inspection
1. Thermostat
Hint
: the thermostat is numbered with the valve opening temperature.
- Immerse the thermostat in water and gradually heat the water.
- check the valve opening temperature.
Valve opening temperature: 80 to 84 c (176 to 183 f)
Hint
: if the valve opening temperature is not as specified, replace the thermostat.
- Check the valve lift.
Valve lift: 10 mm (0.39 In.) Or more at 95 c (203 f)
Hint
: if the valve lift is not as specified, replace the thermostat.
- check that the valve is fully closed when the thermostat is at low temperatures (below 77 c (171 f)).
Hint: if not closed, replace the thermostat.
2. Radiator cap sub–assy
Notice
:
- if the radiator cap has contaminations, always rinse it with water.
- Before using a radiator cap tester, wet the relief valve and pressure valve with engine coolant or water.
- When performing step (a) and (b) below, keep the tester at an angle of over 30 above the horizontal.
- Using a radiator cap tester, slowly pump the tester and
check that air is coming from the vacuum valve.
Pump speed: 1 push / 3 seconds or more
Notice
: push the pump at a constant speed. If air is not coming from the vacuum valve, replace the radiator cap.
- pump the tester and measure the relief valve opening
pressure.
Pump speed: 1 push within 1 second
Notice: the above pump speed is for the first pump only (in order to close the vacuum valve). After the first pump, the pump speed can be reduced. Standard opening pressure: 74 to 103 kpa (0.75 To 1.05 Kgf/cm2, 10.7 To 14.9 Psi) minimum opening pressure: 59 kpa (0.6 Kgf/cm2, 8.5 Psi)
Hint
: use the tester’s maximum reading as the opening pressure.
If the opening pressure is less than minimum, replace the radiator cap.
Other materials:
Heated steering wheel/seat heaters
Heated steering wheel
Warms up the grip of the
steering wheel
Seat heaters
Warm up the seat upholstery
WARNING
To prevent minor burn injuries
Care should be taken if anyone in
the following categories comes in
contact with the steering wheel or
seats when the heater is on:
Babies, small chil ...
Check dlc3
The vehicle’s ecm uses the iso 9141–2 for communication
protocol. The terminal arrangement of the dlc3 complies
with sae j1962 and matches the iso 9141–2 format.
Hint:
if the display shows unable to connect to vehicle
when you have connected the cable of the obd ii scan tool or
the h ...
Precaution
1. Work precautions
(A) vehicle protection
(1) when welding, cover glass, seats, carpets, etc. With
heat resistant fireploof covers to protect them.
(B) safety
(1) never stand in the path of the chain when using a puller
on the body or frame, and be sure to attach a safety
cable.
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