Toyota Corolla (E120): How to proceed with troubleshooting

The hand–held tester can be used at step 4, 6, 8 and 9.

1 Vehicle brought to workshop

2 Customer problem analysis

2 Customer problem analysis

3 Warning light check

3 Warning light check

4 The dtcs check (present and past dtcs)

4 The dtcs check (present and past dtcs)

5 The dtcs chart

5 The dtcs chart

6 Circuit inspection

6 Circuit inspection

7 Repair

7 Repair

8 Clear the dtcs (present and past dtcs)

8 Clear the dtcs (present and past dtcs)

9 The dtcs check (present and past dtcs)

9 The dtcs check (present and past dtcs)

10 Symptom simulation

10 Symptom simulation

11 Confirmation test

11 Confirmation test

End

End

Customer problem analysis check

Pre–check

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