Toyota Corolla (E120) 2002–2008 Repair Manual / Diagnostics / Sfi system / Mil circuit / Circuit description
Toyota Corolla (E120): Circuit description
The ignition switch provides circuit power and the ecm provides the circuit ground that illuminates the mil.
Mil operation is checked visually: it should be illuminated when the ignition is first turned on. If the mil is off all of the time or on all of the time, use the procedure below to troubleshoot it. The mil is used to indicate the ecm’s detection of a vehicle malfunction.
Follow this procedure using the hand–held tester or an obd ii scan tool to determine the cause of the problem and to check the mil.
Wiring diagram

Other materials:
If the vehicle battery is discharged
The following procedures may be used to start the engine if the vehicle’s
battery is discharged.
You can also call your Toyota dealer or a qualified repair shop.
If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehicle with a 12-volt
battery, you can jump start your vehicle by fo ...
Inspection procedure
1 Check harness and connector(transmission control switch –
body ground)
Disconnect the transmission control switch connector of
shift lever assy.
measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the
table below.
Standard:
2 Inspect transmission control switch
M ...
Transmitter battery
Replacement
1. Replace transmitter battery
Notice:
special caution should be taken for handling each component as they are
precision electronic components.
Using a screwdriver, pry out the transmitter case.
Notice:
do not forcibly pry out the case.
Hint:
tape the screwdriver tip ...


