Toyota Corolla (E120) 2002–2008 Repair Manual / Introduction / How to troubleshoot ecu controlled
systems / Customer problem analysis
Toyota Corolla (E120): Customer problem analysis
Hint
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- in troubleshooting, the problem symptoms must be confirmed accurately, meaning that all preconceptions must be set aside in order to make an accurate judgement. To ascertain what the problem symptoms are, it is extremely important to ask the customer about the problem and conditions when it occurred.
- The following 5 items are important points in the problem analysis. Past problems which are thought to be unrelated and the repair history, etc. May also help in some cases. Therefore, as much information as possible should be gathered and its relationship with the problem symptoms should be correctly ascertained for use as reference in troubleshooting. A customer problem analysis table is provided for your use in the diagnostics section for each system.

(Sample) supplemental restraint system check sheet.

Other materials:
Problem symptoms table
Hint:
if a normal code is displayed during the dtc check but the trouble still occurs,
check the circuits for each
symptom in the order given in the charts on the following pages and proceed to
the page given for troubleshooting.
The matrix chart is divided into 3 chapters.
If the instruc ...
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 ...
Replacement
1. Remove hood sub–assy
2. Remove cylinder head cover no.2
3. Remove battery
4. Remove battery carrier
Remove the 4 bolts and battery carrier.
5. Remove air cleaner assembly with hose
6. Remove floor shift cable transmission control shift
Remove the nut from the control shaf ...


