Toyota Corolla (E120) 2002–2008 Repair Manual / Heater & air conditioner / Air conditioning system / On–vehicle inspection
Toyota Corolla (E120): On–vehicle inspection
1. Inspect pressure switch no.1.

- Magnetic clutch control: inspect pressure switch operation.
- Set on the manifold gauge set.
- Connect the positive (+) lead from the ohmmeter to terminal 4 and the negative (–) lead to terminal 1.
- Check continuity between terminals when refrigerant pressure is changed, as shown in the illustration.
If operation is not as specified, replace the pressure switch.

- Cooling fan control: inspect pressure switch operation.
- Connect the positive (+) lead from the ohmmeter to terminal 2 and the negative (–) lead to terminal 3.
- Check continuity between terminals when refrigerant pressure is changed, as shown in the illustration.
If operation is not as specified, replace the pressure switch.
2. Cooler compressor assy w/magnetic clutch
- connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal and the negative (–) lead to the body ground.
- check that the magnetic clutch energized.
If operation is not as specified, replace the magnet clutch assy.
Other materials:
Vehicle control system
Ignition or starter switch assy
Replacement
1. Remove steering column cover
2. Remove ignition or starter switch assy
Disconnect the ignition switch connector and unlock
warning switch connector.
remove the 2 clamps.
remove the 2 screws and ignition switch.
Inspectio ...
Problem symptoms table
When the malfunction code is not confirmed in the diagnostic trouble code
check and the problem still can
not be confirmed in the basic inspection, proceed to this problem symptoms
tables and troubleshoot according
to the numbered order given below.
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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, th ...


