Toyota Corolla (E120) 2002–2008 Repair Manual / Ignition / On–vehicle inspection
Toyota Corolla (E120): On–vehicle inspection
Notice
: ”cold” and ”hot” in these sentences express the temperature of the coils themselves. ”Cold” is from –10 c (14 f) to 50 c (122 f) and ”hot” is from 50 c (122 f) to 100 c (212 f).
1. Inspect ignition coil (with igniter) and spark test
- confirm dtc.
Notice
: if dtc is indicated, carry out troubleshooting in accordance with the procedure on the following dtc.
- check that the spark occurs.
- Remove the ignition coils (with igniter).
- Using a 16 mm (0.63 In) plug wrench, remove the spark plugs.
- Install the spark plugs to each ignition coils (with igniter), and connect the ignition coil connectors.
- Disconnect the 4 injector connectors.
- Ground the spark plugs.
- Check if spark occurs while engine is being cranked.
Notice
:
- be sure to ground the spark plug, when checking.
- Replace the ignition coil when it is given an impact.
- Do not crank the engine for more than 2 seconds.
Hint
: if the spark does not occur, do the test as follow.
- using a 16 mm (0.63 In.) Plug wrench, install the spark plugs.
Torque: 25 nvm (255 Kgf·cm, 18 ft·lbf)
- install the ignition coil with igniter.
Torque: 9.0 Nvm (92 Kgf·cm, 80 in.Vlbf)
Other materials:
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Preparation
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Recomended tools
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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
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Problem symptoms table
Hint:
proceed with troubleshooting of each circuit in the table below.
Symptom
Suspect area
When the ignition switch is in the on position, the srs warning
light sometimes comes on after approximately 6 seconds.
Srs warning light ci ...