Toyota Corolla (E120) 2002–2008 Repair Manual / Diagnostics / Electronic controlled automatic transaxle / Manual shifting test
Toyota Corolla (E120): Manual shifting test
1. Perform manual shifting test
Hint
: by this test, it can be determined whether the trouble is within the electrical circuit or is a mechanical problem in the transaxle.

- Disconnect the transmission wire connector.
- inspect the manual driving operation.
Check that the shift and gear positions correspond to the table below.
While driving, shift through the l, 2 and d positions.
Check that the gear change corresponds to the shift position.

Hint
: if the gear positions of the l, 2 and d are difficult to distinguish, do the following road test.
If any abnormality is found in the above test, the problem is in the transaxle itself.
- Connect the transmission wire connector.
- clear the dtc
Other materials:
Checking tires
Check if the treadwear indicators
are showing on the tires.
Also check the tires for uneven
wear, such as excessive wear
on one side of the tread.
Check the spare tire condition
and pressure if not rotated.
New tread
Worn tread
Treadwear indicator
The location of treadwear indicators
is show ...
Inspection
1. Intake air flow meter sub–assy
Inspect the intake air flow meter resistance.
Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between
terminals tha and e2.
Resistance:
at –20 c (–4 f) 13.6 To 18.4 KΩ
at 20 c (68 f) 2.21 To 2.69 KΩ
at 60 c (140 f) 0.49 To 0.67 ...
Inspection
1. Spark plug
Notice:
never use a wire brush for cleaning.
Never attempt to adjust the electrode gap on used
spark plug.
Spark plug should be replaced every 192,000 km
(120,000 miles).
Clean the spark plugs.
Air pressure: below 588 kpa (6.0 Kg/cm2, 85 psi)
duration: 20 sec ...


