Toyota Corolla (E120): Inspection procedure
Hint
: 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 Check other dtc output(in addition p0121)
- 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 / dtc info / current codes”.
- read the dtcs.
Result:
Hint
: if any other codes besides p0121 is output, perform the troubleshooting for those dtcs first.
Go to relevant dtc chart
Other materials:
Overhaul
1. Remove cylinder block water drain cock sub–assy
Remove the cylinder block water drain cock from the cylinder
block.
2. Inspect connecting rod thrust clearance
Using a dial indicator, measure the thrust clearance while
moving the connecting rod back and forth.
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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 ...
Replacement
Hint:
for parking brake cable assy no.2, Perform the same procedure to the parking
brake cable assy no.3.
1. Remove rear wheel
2. Remove rear brake drum sub–assy
3. Remove rear brake automatic adjust lever lh
4. Remove front brake shoe
sst 09718–00010
5. Remove parking brake sho ...