Toyota Corolla (E120) 2002–2008 Repair Manual / Diagnostics / Sfi system / Engine coolant temp. Circuit
range/performance problem / Inspection procedure
Toyota Corolla (E120): Inspection procedure
Hint
:
- if dtcs p0115, p0116, p0117, p0118 and p0125 are output simultaneously, the engine coolant temperature sensor circuit may be open or short. Perform the troubleshooting of dtc p0115, p0117 or p0118 first.
- 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.
Replace engine coolant temperature sensor
Other materials:
Replacement
Hint: components:
1. Place front wheels facing straight ahead
2. Remove front wheels
3. Remove engine under cover lh
4. Remove engine under cover rh
5. Remove exhaust pipe
6. Drain transaxle oil
7. Remove hood sub–assy
8. Remove cylinder head cover no.2
9. Remove air cleaner assy
10. R ...
Inspection procedure
Hint:
start the inspection from step 1 in case of using the hand–held tester and start
from step 2 in case of not
using the hand–held tester.
1 Read value of hand–held tester(skid control sensor)
Check that there is no difference between the speed value output from
the speed sensor ...
On–vehicle inspection
1. Check battery electrolyte level
Check the electrolyte quantity of each cell (maintenance–free battery).
If under the lower level, replace the battery (or add distilled
water if possible) and check the charging
system.
check the electrolyte quantity of each cell ...


