Toyota Corolla (E120) 2002–2008 Repair Manual / Diagnostics / Combination meter / The ambient temperature does not display
Toyota Corolla (E120): The ambient temperature does not display
Wiring diagram
Inspection procedure
1 Inspect outer ambient temperature sensor
- Remove cooler (ambient temp. Sensor) thermistor.
- measure resistance between terminals 1 and 2 of cooler
(ambient temp. Sensor) thermistor connector at each temperature.
Resistance:
at 0 c (0 f) : 9.097 – 9.701 KΩ at 25 c (77 f) : 2.725 – 2.865 KΩ
Hint
: as the temperature increases, the resistance decreases.
Resistance:
2 Check harness and connector
Check and replace combination meter assy
Other materials:
Radio broadcast cannot be received (bad reception)
Inspection procedure
1 Check if radio auto–search functions properly
Check if the radio auto–search functions properly.
Perform the auto–search of the radio and check that it functions
normally.
Standard: the radio auto–search functions properly.
2 Check optional ...
Checking tires
Check if the treadwear indicators
are showing on the tires.
Also check the tires for uneven
wear, such as excessive wear
on one side of the tread.
Check the spare tire condition
and pressure if not rotated.
New tread
Worn tread
Treadwear indicator
The location of treadwear indicators
is show ...
Body panel sealing areas
Be sure to apply body sealer to the body panel joints and door edges (tip of
outer panel folded part), etc., To waterproof
and rustproof them.
Hint:
apply degreasing agent to a clean cloth and clean the sealer
application areas.
After removing the applied spot sealer from the se ...