Toyota Corolla (E120) 2002–2008 Repair Manual / Diagnostics / Electronic controlled automatic transaxle / Problem symptoms table
Toyota Corolla (E120): Problem symptoms table
Hint
: if a normal code is displayed during the dtc check but the trouble still occurs, check the circuits for each symptom in the order given in the charts on the following pages and proceed to the page given for troubleshooting.
The matrix chart is divided into 3 chapters.
- If the instruction ”proceed to next circuit inspection shown on matrix chart” is given in the flow chart for each circuit, proceed to the circuit with the next highest number in the table to continue the check.
- If the trouble still occurs even though there are no abnormalities in any of the other circuits, then check and replace the ecm.
Chapter 1: electronic circuit matrix chart
*1: W/ cruise control
Chapter 2: on–vehicle repair
( : a245e/a246e automatic transaxle repair manual pub. No. Rm941u)
Chapter 3: off–vehicle repair
( : a245e/a246e automatic transaxle repair manual pub. No. Rm941u)
Other materials:
Correct driving posture
1 Adjust the angle of the seatback so that you are sitting straight up and so
that you do not have to lean forward to steer.
2 Adjust the seat so that you can depress the pedals fully and so that your arms
bend slightly at the elbow when gripping the steering wheel.
3 Lock the head restraint ...
General information
There are many ecu controlled systems used in the corolla. In general, ecu
controlled system are considered
to be very intricate and require a high level of technical knowledge and expert
skill to troubleshoot.
The fact is, however, that if you proceed by inspecting the circuits one by one, ...
Circuit description
Monitor description
The ecm commands gearshift by turning the shift solenoid valves ”on/off”.
When there is an open or short
circuit in any shift solenoid valve circuit, the ecm detects the problem and the
mil comes on. Illuminating
the mil, the ecm performs the fail–safe and turns ...