Toyota Corolla (E120) 2002–2008 Repair Manual / Cooling / Cooling fan system / On–vehicle inspection
Toyota Corolla (E120): On–vehicle inspection
1. Check cooling fan operation with low temperature (below 83 c (181 f))
- Turn the ignition switch on.
- check that the cooling fan stops.
Hint
: if not, check the cooling fan relay and water temperature sensor, and check for separated connector or severed wire between the cooling fan relay and water temperature sensor.
- disconnect the water temperature sensor connector.
- check that the cooling fan rotates.
If not, check the fuses, cooling fan relay, ecm and cooling fan, and check for a short circuit between the cooling fan relay and water temperature sensor.
- reconnect the water temperature sensor connector.
2. Check cooling fan operation with high temperature (above 93 c (199 f))
- start the engine, and raise coolant temperature to above 93 c (199 f).
Hint
: coolant temperature is the detected value by the water temperature sensor on the water outlet.
- check that the cooling fan rotates.
Hint
: if not, replace the water temperature sensor.
3. Inspect cooling fan
- disconnect the cooling fan connector.
- connect battery and ammeter to the connector.
- check that the cooling fan rotates smoothly, and check the reading
on the ammeter.
Standard amperage:
approx. 8.0 – 12.0 A at 20 c (68 f) - reconnect the cooling fan connector.
Other materials:
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary
preparations and inspections
before driving the
vehicle in winter. Always
drive the vehicle in a manner
appropriate to the prevailing
weather conditions.
Pre-winter preparations
Use fluids that are appropriate
to the prevailing outside temperatures.
Engine oil
Engine c ...
Changing engine switch modes
Modes can be changed by pressing the engine switch with the brake pedal (continuously
variable transmission) or clutch pedal (manual transmission) released. (The mode
changes each time the switch is pressed.)
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The emergency flashers ca ...
Luggage door hinge torsion bar rh
Replacement
Hint:
installation is in the reverse order of the removal. But the
installation is indicated only when it has a
point.
In the lh side, work in the same procedure as in the rh side.
Since the removal of the torsion bar will cause no tension, operation
of opening and closi ...


