Toyota Corolla (E120) 2002–2008 Repair Manual / Diagnostics / Sfi system / Readiness monitor drive pattern / Evap monitor (vacuum pressure monitor)
Toyota Corolla (E120): Evap monitor (vacuum pressure monitor)
Notice
: a cold soak must be performed prior to conducting the drive pattern to complete the internal pressure readiness monitor.
- Cold soak preconditions
The monitor will not run unless:
- mil is off.
- Fuel level is approximately 1/2 to 3/4.
- Altitude is 7800 feet (2400 m) or less.
- cold soak procedure
Let the vehicle cold soak for 8 hours or until the difference between iat and ect becomes less than 13°f (7 °C).
Hint
: examples:
- scenario 1
ect = 75°f (24 °C)
iat = 60°f (16 °C)
difference between ect and iat is 15°f (8 °C).The monitor will not run because difference between ect and iat is greater than 13°f (7 °C).
- Scenario 2
ect = 70°f (21 °C)
iat = 68°f (20 °C)
difference between ect and iat is 2°f (1 °C).The monitor will run because difference between ect and iat is less than 13°f (7 °C).
Other materials:
If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following
symptoms, your
vehicle probably needs
adjustment or repair. Contact
your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Fluid leaks under the vehicle.
(Water dripping from the air
conditioning after use is normal.)
Flat-looking tires or uneven
tire wear
...
Emergency flashers
The emergency flashers are
used to warn other drivers
when the vehicle has to be
stopped on the road due to
a breakdown, etc.
Operating instructions
Press the switch.
All the turn signal lights will flash.
To turn them off, press the switch
once again.
■Emergency flashers
If the emergency fla ...
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
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