Toyota Corolla (E120): System description
The ecm uses signals from the vehicle speed sensor and crankshaft position sensor to detect the actual gear position (1st, 2nd, 3rd or o/d gear).
Then the ecm compares the actual gear with the shift schedule in the ecm memory to detect the mechanical trouble of the shift solenoid valves, the valve body or automatic transaxle (clutch, brake or gear etc.).
Monitor description
The ecm commands gear shifts by turning the shift solenoid valves ”on/off”. According to the input shaft revolution, intermediate (counter) shaft revolution and output shaft revolution, the ecm detects the actual gear position (1st, 2nd, 3rd or o/d gear position). When the gear position commanded by the ecm and the actual gear position are not same, the ecm illuminates the mil.
Monitor strategy
Typical enabling conditions
Typical malfunction thresholds
Typical malfunction thresholds
Other materials:
Changing gears in the M
position
To enter 10-speed sport
sequential shiftmatic mode, shift
the shift lever to M position.
Gear steps can then be selected
by operating the shift lever or
paddle shift switches, allowing
you to drive in the gear step of
your choosing.
Upshifting
Downshifting
The gear changes once every time
the ...
If your vehicle overheats
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
● Vehicles without a multi-information display: The high engine coolant temperature
warning light comes on or a loss of power is experienced.
Vehicles with a multi-information display: The engine coolant temperature gauge&n ...
Checking the engine coolant
The coolant level is satisfactory
if it is between the "MAX" and
"MIN" lines on the reservoir
when the engine is cold.
Reservoir
"MAX" line
"MIN" line
If the level is on or below the "MIN"
line, add coolant up to the "MAX"
line.
■Coolant selection
Only use "Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant" or ...