Toyota Corolla (E120): Problem symptoms table

Use the table below to help you find the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the likely cause of the problem. Check each part in the order shown. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.

On–vehicle inspection

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    System description
    The ecm uses signals from the vehicle speed sensor and crankshaft position sensor to detect the actual gear position (1st, 2nd, 3rd or o/d gear). Then the ecm compares the actual gear with the shift schedule in the ecm memory to detect the mechanical trouble of the shift solenoid valves, th ...

    Starting off on a steep uphill
    ► Automatic transmission or continuously variable transmission 1 Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lever to D. 2 Gently depress the accelerator pedal. 3 Release the parking brake. ► Manual transmission 1 With the parking brake firmly set and the clutch pe ...

    Inspection procedure
    1 Inspect parking brake switch circuit Check for open and short circuit in parking brake switch circuit 2 Inspect brake fluid level warning switch circuit Check the brake fluid level in reservoir.  check for open and shot circuit in brake fluid level warning switch circuit ...