Toyota Corolla (E120): Precaution
1. Notices when checking
- power door lock/unlock function: the wireless remote control function operates only when the following 3 conditions are met.
- No key is inserted into the ignition key cylinder.
- All the doors are closed. However, doors can be unlocked even when any of the doors is opened.
- The power door lock system operates normally.
Hint
:
- the unlock function operates even when a door is open.
- The unlock function operates even when the key is inserted into the ignition key cylinder, however it must be in the off position.
- remote panic function: the wireless remote control function operates only when the following condition is met.
- The ignition switch is off.
Hint
: the key can be inserted, however it must be in the off position.
- the wireless door lock remote control operational area differs depending on the situation.
- The operational area differs depending on the operators and the ways the transmitter is held.
- In certain areas, the remote control function will only operate partially for the operational area will be reduced due to the vehicle body shape and the influence of the surrounding environment.
- Since the transmitter uses faint electric waves, strong electric waves or noise in the frequency used may reduce the operational area or the remote control may not function.
- When the battery weakens, the operational area is reduced or the remote control may not function.
Hint
: if the door control transmitter has been left in a place that is exposed to direct sunlight, such as on the instrument panel, it may cause the battery to weaken or cause other such problems.
Other materials:
Check dlc3
The vehicle’s ecm uses the iso 9141–2 for communication
protocol. The terminal arrangement of the dlc3 complies
with sae j1962 and matches the iso 9141–2 format.
Hint:
if the display shows unable to connect to vehicle
when you have connected the cable of the obd ii scan tool or
the h ...
Inside vehicle
General maintenance
Performing these maintenance checks on the vehicle in the owner’s
responsibility. The owner may
perform the maintenance or take the vehicle to a service center.
Check the parts of the vehicle described below on a daily basis. In most cases,
special tool are not
requir ...
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 g ...