Toyota Corolla (E120) 2002–2008 Repair Manual / Diagnostics / Sfi system / How to proceed with troubleshooting
Toyota Corolla (E120): How to proceed with troubleshooting
The hand–held tester can be used at step 3, 4, 5, 7, 10.
1 Vehicle brought to workshop
2 Customer problem analysis
3 Connect hand–held tester to dlc3
Hint
: if the display indicates a communication fault in the tool, inspect dlc3.
4 Check dtc and freeze frame data
Hint
: record or print dtc and freeze frame data, if needed.
5 Clear dtc and freeze frame data
6 Visual inspection
7 Setting check (test) mode diagnosis
8 Problem symptom confirmation
Hint
: if the engine does not start, perform steps 10 and 12 first.
| A | Malfunction does not occur |
| B | Malfunction occurs |
B go to step 10
9 Symptom simulation
10 Dtc check
| A | Malfunction code |
| B | No code |
B go to step 12
11 Dtc chart
Go to step 14
12 Basic inspection
| A | Wrong parts not confirmed |
| B | Wrong parts confirmed |
B go to step 17
13 Problem symptoms table
| A | Wrong circuit confirmed |
| B | Wrong parts confirmed |
B go to step 17
14 Check ecm power source circuit
15 Circuit inspection
| A | Malfunction not confirmed |
| B | Malfunction confirmed |
B go to step 18
16 Check for intermittent problems
Go to step 18
17 Parts inspection
18 Identification of problem
19 Adjustment, repair
20 Confirmation test
End
Other materials:
Circuit description
The throttle position sensor is mounted in the throttle body and
detects the throttle valve opening angle.
When the throttle valve is fully closed, a voltage of approximately
0.3 To 1.0 V is applied to terminal vta of the ecm. The voltage
applied to terminal vta of the ecm increases in pro ...
Before driving
Floor mat
Use only floor mats designed specifically for vehicles of the same model and
model year as your vehicle. Fix them securely in place onto the carpet.
1 Insert the retaining hooks (clips) into the floor mat eyelets.
2 Turn the upper knob of each retaining hook (clip) to secure the flo ...
Air conditioning filter
The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain air conditioning
efficiency.
Removal method
1Turn the engine switch off.
2 Open the glove box. Slide off the damper.
3 Push in the glove box on the vehicle’s outer side to disconnect the claws.
Then pull out the glove box ...