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
A thermistor is built in the engine coolant temperature sensor and changes
the resistance value according
to the engine coolant temperature.
The structure of the sensor and connection to the ecm is the same as those of
the intake air temperature
sensor.
Hint:
if the ecm detects the dtc ...
Inspection
1. Fuel injector assy
Inspect injector resistance.
Using an ohmmeter,measure the resistance between
the terminals.
Resistance: 13.4 – 14.2 Ω at 20 c (68 f)
Inspect injector inspection
Caution:
keep injector clear of sparks during the test.
Purch ...
Replacement
Hint: components:
1. Remove radiator grille sub–assy
2. Remove front bumper cover
3. Remove lh headlamp assy
Remove the 3 bolts.
pull out the headlight assy lh forward, then disconnect
the bracket of body side.
Release the claws and disconnect the connectors as
sh ...