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:
Body dimension drawings
Engine compartment
Body opening areas (side view: front)
Body opening areas (side view: rear)
Sedan
Body opening areas (rear view)
Sedan
Under body
Under body
Front suspension crossmember
Front suspension crossmember
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The ambient temperature does not display
Wiring diagram
Inspection procedure
1 Inspect outer ambient temperature sensor
Remove cooler (ambient temp. Sensor) thermistor.
measure resistance between terminals 1 and 2 of cooler
(ambient temp. Sensor) thermistor connector at each temperature.
Resistance:
at 0 c (0 f) ...
How to proceed with troubleshooting
Hint:
carry out troubleshooting in accordance with the procedures on the following
page. Here, only the basic
procedures are shown. Details are provided in the diagnostics section, showing
the most effective methods
for each circuit. Confirm the troubleshooting procedures first for the releva ...