Toyota Corolla (E120): Check and replace ecu
Notice
: start an inspection of the connector from the backside of the connector on the wire harness side with the connector connected to the ecu.
When no measurement condition is specified, perform the inspection with the engine stopped and also the ignition switch on.
- First check the ecu ground circuit. If it is faulty, repair it.
If it is normal, the ecu could be faulty. In this case, replace the ecu with one that functions normally and check if the symptoms appear.
- Measure the resistance between the ecu ground
terminal and body ground.
Resistance: 1 Ω or less

- Disconnect the ecu connector, check the ground terminals on the ecu side and wire harness side for bends and check the contact pressure.

Other materials:
How to proceed with troubleshooting
1 Vehicle brought in
2 Customer problem analysis check and symptom check
3 Problem symptoms table
Without applicable symptoms, proceed to ”a”
with applicable symptoms, proceed to ”b”
4 Perform troubleshooting in the following method, depending on
malfunction symptom ...
Hydraulic test
1. Perform hydraulic test
Measure the line pressure.
Notice:
Do the test at normal operation atf temperature 50 to 80 °c (122 to
176 °f).
The line pressure test should always be carried out in pairs. One
technician should observe
the conditions of wheels or wheel stopper outsi ...
Circuit description
The o/d main switch (transmission control switch) is a momentary type switch.
When pressing the o/d main
switch, the o/d off indicator light lights up and the ecm prohibits shifting
into o/d, and when pressing it
once again, the o/d off indicator light goes off and the ecm allows shifting
in ...


