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 cooling system
- Check that there is a defect in the cooling system which causes overcool, such as abnormal radiator fan operation, modified cooling system and so on.
2 Inspect thermostat
3 Check other dtc output(in addition to dtc p0128)
- 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 p0128 is output, perform the troubleshooting for those dtcs first.
Replace ecm
Other materials:
Combination meter assy
Overhaul
Hint: components:
1. Remove meter hood sub–assy
2. Remove combination meter assy
Remove the screw.
disengage the 2 clips as shown in the illustration.
disconnect the connector, then remove the combination
meter.
3. Remove combination meter glass
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Circuit description
Refer to dtc p0120
Dtc no.
Dtc detection condition
Trouble area
P0121
The following condition is met 4 times. After the vehicle speed
has exceeded 19 mph (30 km/h) once, the throttle position
sensor output value is out of normal range when the throttle
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Washer fluid
Add washer fluid in the following situations:
● A washer does not work.
● Vehicles without a multi-information display: The low windshield washer fluid
warning light (if equipped) comes on.
● Vehicles with a multi-information display: The warning message (if equipped) appear ...