Toyota Corolla (E120) 2002–2008 Repair Manual / Diagnostics / Sfi system / Intake air temperature circuit / Inspection procedure
Toyota Corolla (E120): Inspection procedure
Hint
:
- if different dtcs related to different systems that have terminal e2 as the ground terminal are output simultaneously, terminal e2 may be open.
- Read freeze frame data using the hand-held tester or the obd ii scan tool. Freeze frame data records the engine conditions when a malfunction is detected. When troubleshooting, it is useful for determining whether the vehicle was running or stopped, the engine was warmed up or not, the air–fuel ratio was lean or rich, etc. At the time of the malfunction.
1 Read value of hand–held tester or obd ii scan tool(intake air temperature)
- Connect the hand–held tester or the obd ii scan tool to the dlc3.
- turn the ignition switch on and push the hand–held tester or the obd ii scan tool main switch on.
- select the item ”diagnosis / enhanced obd ii / data list / all / intake air” and read its value displayed on the hand–held tester or the obd ii scan tool.
Temperature: same value as the actual intake air temperature.
Result:

Hint
:
- if there is an open circuit, the hand–held tester or the obd ii scan tool indicates –40 °C (–40°f).
- If there is a short circuit, the hand–held tester or the obd ii scan tool indicates 140 °C (284°f) or more.


2 Read value of hand–held tester or obd ii scan tool(check for open in wire harness)

- Disconnect the m1 mass air flow sensor connector
- connect terminals tha and e2 of the mass air flow sensor wire harness side connector.
- turn the ignition switch on.
- select the item ”diagnosis / enhanced obd ii /
data list / all / intake air” and read its value displayed
on the hand–held tester or the obd ii scan tool.
Temperature value: 140 °C (284°f) or more
- reconnect the mass air flow sensor connector.



3 Read value of hand–held tester or obd ii scan tool(check for open in ecm)

- Disconnect the m1 mass air flow sensor connector.
- connect the terminals tha and e2 of the e3 ecm connector.
Hint
: before checking, do a visual and contact pressure check on the ecm connector.
- turn the ignition switch on.
- select the item ”diagnosis / enhanced obd ii /
data list / all / intake air” and read its value displayed
on the hand–held tester or the obd ii scan tool.
Temperature value: 140 °C (284°f) or more
- reconnect the mass air flow sensor connector.



Confirm good connection at ecm. If ok, replace ecm
4 Read value of hand–held tester or obd ii scan tool(check for short in wire harness)

- Disconnect the m1 mass air flow sensor connector.
- turn the ignition switch on.
- select the item ”diagnosis / enhanced obd ii /
data list / all / intake air” and read its value displayed
on the hand–held tester or the obd ii scan tool.
Temperature value: –40 °C (–40°f)
- reconnect the mass air flow sensor connector.


5 Read value of hand–held tester or obd ii scan tool(check for short in ecm)

- Disconnect the e3 ecm connector.
- turn the ignition switch on.
- select the item ”diagnosis / enhanced obd ii /
data list / all / intake air” and read its value displayed
on the hand–held tester or the obd ii scan tool.
Temperature value: –40 °C (–40°f)
- reconnect the ecm connector.



Replace ecm
Other materials:
Inspection procedure
1 Check p/t squib(lh) circuit(airbag sensor assy center – front seat
outer belt 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 seat belt pretensio ...
If your vehicle overheats
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
● Vehicles without a multi-information display: The high engine coolant temperature
warning light comes on or a loss of power is experienced.
Vehicles with a multi-information display: The engine coolant temperature gauge&n ...
Under hood
General maintenance
1. General notes
maintenance requirements vary depending on the country.
Check the maintenance schedule in the owner’s manual supplement.
Following the maintenance schedule is mandatory.
Determine the appropriate time to service the vehicle using either miles
driv ...


