Toyota Corolla (E120) 2002–2008 Repair Manual / Diagnostics / Electronic controlled automatic transaxle / Manual shifting test
Toyota Corolla (E120): Manual shifting test
1. Perform manual shifting test
Hint
: by this test, it can be determined whether the trouble is within the electrical circuit or is a mechanical problem in the transaxle.

- Disconnect the transmission wire connector.
- inspect the manual driving operation.
Check that the shift and gear positions correspond to the table below.
While driving, shift through the l, 2 and d positions.
Check that the gear change corresponds to the shift position.

Hint
: if the gear positions of the l, 2 and d are difficult to distinguish, do the following road test.
If any abnormality is found in the above test, the problem is in the transaxle itself.
- Connect the transmission wire connector.
- clear the dtc
Other materials:
Switches
Instrument panel light control dial
Automatic High Beam switch
Heated steering wheel switch*
Windshield wiper de-icer switch*
Outside rear view mirror switch
Door lock switches
Power window switches
Window lock switch
*: If equipped
Meter control switches
Paddle shift switches*1
C ...
Adjusting the mirrors
Make sure that you can see backward clearly by adjusting the inside and outside
rear view mirrors properly.
CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Do not adjust the position of the driver’s seat while driving.
Doing so could ...
Towing with a wheel-lift type truck
► From the front
Release the parking brake.
► From the rear
Use a towing dolly under the front wheels.
Vehicles without a smart key system: When not using a towing dolly, turn the
engine switch to the “ACC” position and shift the shift lever to N.
Vehicles with a smart key ...


