Toyota Corolla (E120): Initialization
1. Reset memory
Caution
: perform the reset memory (at initialization) when replacing the automatic transaxle assy, engine assy or ecm.
Notice
: hand–held tester only
- Turn the ignition switch off.
- connect the hand–held tester to the dlc3.
- turn the ignition switch to the on position.
- perform the reset memory procedure from the engine menu.
Caution
: after performing the reset memory, be sure to perform the road test described earlier.

Other materials:
Inspection procedure
Hint:
read freeze frame data using the hand-held tester or the obd ii scan tool.
Freeze frame data records the
engine conditions when a malfunction is detected. When troubleshooting, it is
useful for determining whether
the vehicle was running or stopped, the engine was warmed up or not, the ...
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 ...
Purpose of the readiness tests
The on–board diagnostic (obd ii) system is designed to monitor the
performance of emission–related
components and report any detected abnormalities in the form of diagnostic
trouble codes
(dtcs). Since the various components need to be monitored during different
driving condition ...


