Toyota Corolla (E120) 2002–2008 Repair Manual / Introduction / How to troubleshoot ecu controlled
systems
Toyota Corolla (E120): How to troubleshoot ecu controlled systems
- General information
- How to proceed with troubleshooting
- Customer problem analysis
- Symptom confirmation and diagnostic trouble code
- Symptom simulation
- Diagnostic trouble code chart
- Problem symptoms table
- Circuit inspection
- Electronic circuit inspection procedure
Other materials:
Circuit description
The variable valve timing (vvt) system includes the ecm, the oil control
valve (ocv) and the vvt controller.
The ecm sends a target ”duty–cycle” control signal to the ocv. This control
signal, applied to the ocv,
regulates the oil pressure supplied to the vvt controller. Camshaft timin ...
Customization
Customizable features
Your vehicle includes a variety of electronic features that can be personalized
to suit your preferences. Programming these preferences requires specialized equipment
and may be performed by your Toyota dealer.
Customizing vehicle features
■ Changing by using the n ...
Engine immobilizer system
The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the engine
from starting if a key has not been previously registered in the vehicle’s on-board
computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
Vehicles without a smart key system: The indicator li ...