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:
Overhaul
Hint: components:
1. Remove front wheel
2. Disconnect front stabilizer link assy lh
Remove the nut and disconnect the front stabilizer link
assy lh from the shock absorber assy front lh.
Hint:
if the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon (6 mm)
wrench to hold the st ...
Registering ID codes
(vehicles with a tire pressure
warning system)
The tire pressure warning valve
and transmitter is equipped with
a unique ID code. When new
tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters are installed, new
ID codes must be registered in
the tire pressure warning computer.
ID codes can be registered by
yourself, but depending on
the driving con ...
Circuit description
Hint:
these dtcs indicate a malfunction related to the primary circuit.
If dtc p0351 is displayed, check the no.1 Ignition coil with igniter
circuit.
If dtc p0352 is displayed, check the no.2 Ignition coil with igniter
circuit.
If dtc p0353 is displayed, check the no.3 Ignition coil ...