Toyota Corolla (E120) 2002–2008 Repair Manual / Ignition / On–vehicle inspection
Toyota Corolla (E120): On–vehicle inspection
Notice
: ”cold” and ”hot” in these sentences express the temperature of the coils themselves. ”Cold” is from –10 c (14 f) to 50 c (122 f) and ”hot” is from 50 c (122 f) to 100 c (212 f).
1. Inspect ignition coil (with igniter) and spark test
- confirm dtc.
Notice
: if dtc is indicated, carry out troubleshooting in accordance with the procedure on the following dtc.
- check that the spark occurs.
- Remove the ignition coils (with igniter).
- Using a 16 mm (0.63 In) plug wrench, remove the spark plugs.
- Install the spark plugs to each ignition coils (with igniter), and connect the ignition coil connectors.
- Disconnect the 4 injector connectors.
- Ground the spark plugs.
- Check if spark occurs while engine is being cranked.
Notice
:
- be sure to ground the spark plug, when checking.
- Replace the ignition coil when it is given an impact.
- Do not crank the engine for more than 2 seconds.
Hint
: if the spark does not occur, do the test as follow.
- using a 16 mm (0.63 In.) Plug wrench, install the spark plugs.
Torque: 25 nvm (255 Kgf·cm, 18 ft·lbf)
- install the ignition coil with igniter.
Torque: 9.0 Nvm (92 Kgf·cm, 80 in.Vlbf)
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 ...
Dtc check/clear
1. Dtc check (normal mode)
Notice:
hand–held tester only:
when the diagnostic system is switched from the normal
mode to the check mode, all the dtcs and freeze frame
data recorded in the normal mode will be erased. So before
switching modes, always check the dtcs and freeze frame
data, and ...
Inspection procedure
Hint:
if dtcs p0115, p0116, p0117, p0118 and p0125 are output
simultaneously, the engine coolant temperature
sensor circuit may be open or short. Perform the troubleshooting of dtc
p0115, p0117 or
p0118 first.
Read freeze frame data using the hand-held tester or the obd ii scan
to ...