Toyota Corolla (E120) 2002–2008 Repair Manual / Diagnostics / Sfi system / Throttle/pedal position
sensor/switch ”a” circuit
range/performance problem
Toyota Corolla (E120): Throttle/pedal position sensor/switch ”a” circuit range/performance problem
Dtc p0121 throttle/pedal position sensor/switch ”a” circuit range/performance problem
Hint
: this is the purpose of the ”throttle position sensor”.
Other materials:
Circuit description
The purpose of this circuit is to prevent the engine from stalling while
driving in lock–up condition, when
brakes are suddenly applied.
When the brake pedal is depressed, this switch sends a signals to the ecm. Then
the ecm cancels the operation
of the lock–up clutch while braking is i ...
For vehicles equipped with srs airbag and seat belt pretensioner
Hint:
the vehicle is equipped with an srs (supplemental restraint system), such as the
horn button assembly,
the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly, the front seat airbag assembly,
the center airbag sensor
assembly, the front airbag sensor, the side airbag sensor and the seat belt
p ...
Overhaul
1. Remove oil filler cap sub–assy
Remove the oil filler cap from the cylinder head cover.
2. Remove oil filler cap gasket
Using a screwdriver, remove the gasket from the oil filler
cap.
3. Remove ventilation valve sub–assy
Remove the ventilation valve from the cyl ...


