Toyota Corolla (E120) 2002–2008 Repair Manual / Diagnostics / Sfi system / Ignition coil primary/secondary
circuit / Circuit description
Toyota Corolla (E120): Circuit description
Hint
:
- these dtcs indicate a malfunction related to the primary circuit.
- If dtc p0351 is displayed, check the no.1 Ignition coil with igniter circuit.
- If dtc p0352 is displayed, check the no.2 Ignition coil with igniter circuit.
- If dtc p0353 is displayed, check the no.3 Ignition coil with igniter circuit.
- If dtc p0354 is displayed, check the no.4 Ignition coil with igniter circuit.
A direct ignition system (dis) is used on this vehicle. The dis improves the ignition timing accuracy, reduces high–voltage loss, and enhances the overall reliability of the ignition system by eliminating the distributor.
The dis is a 1–cylinder ignition system which ignites one cylinder with one ignition coil. In the 1–cylinder ignition system, the one spark plug is connected to the end of the secondary winding. High voltage generated in the secondary winding is applied directly to the spark plug. The spark of the spark plug passes from the center electrode to the ground electrode.
The ecm determines the ignition timing and outputs the ignition signals (igt) for each cylinder. Using the ignition (igt) signal, the ecm turns on and off the power transistor inside the igniter and this switches on and off the current to the primary coil. When the current flow to the primary coil is cut off, high–voltage is generated in the secondary coil and this voltage is applied to the spark plugs to spark inside the cylinders.
As the ecm cuts the current to the primary coil, the igniter sends back the ignition confirmation (igf) signal for each cylinder ignition to the ecm.
Monitor description
If the ecm does not receive the ignition confirmation signal (igf) after sending the ignition signal (igt), it interprets this as a fault in the igniter and sets a dtc.
Monitor strategy
Typical enabling conditions
Typical malfunction thresholds
Component operating range
Wiring diagram
Other materials:
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Board Diagnostics) checks. The OBD system monitors the operation of the emission
control system.
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Starting system
Inspection
1. Inspect starter assy
Notice:
these tests must be performed within 3 to 5 seconds to
prevent burnout of the coil.
perform the pull–in test.
Remove the nut, then disconnect the lead wire from
terminal c.
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Adding the washer fluid
Add washer fluid in the following
situations:
A washer does not work.
The warning message
appears on the multi-information
display.
WARNING
■When adding washer fluid
Do not add washer fluid when the
engine is hot or running as
washer fluid contains alcohol and
may catch fire if spilled on t ...