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Model Year Start: 2019 Model: Corolla Hatchback Prod Date Range: [06/2018 - 09/2022]
Title: K120 / K121 (CVT): K120 CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE SYSTEM: HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING; 2019 - 2022 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback [06/2018 - 09/2022]

HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

HINT:

  • Use the following procedure to troubleshoot the continuously variable transaxle system.
  • *: Use the Techstream.

PROCEDURE

1.

VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP
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2.

CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS

(a) Refer to How to Troubleshoot ECU Controlled Systems in Introduction.

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3.

INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE

(a) Measure the battery voltage.

Standard Voltage:

11 to 14 V

HINT:

If the voltage is below 11 V, recharge or replace the battery before proceeding to the next step.

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4.

CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM*

(a) Using the Techstream, check if the CAN communication system is functioning normally.

CAN Bus Check

OK:

CAN communication system is functioning normally.

HINT:

  • Refer to CAN Bus Check in CAN Communication System.

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  • The TCM is connected to the CAN communication system. Therefore, before starting troubleshooting, make sure to check that there are no malfunctions in the CAN communications system.
NG

GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

OK

5.

CHECK AND CLEAR DTCS AND FREEZE FRAME DATA*

(a) Refer to DTC Check/Clear.

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6.

SELECT CHECK MODE DIAGNOSIS*

(a) Refer to Check Mode Procedure.

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7.

CHECK FOR DTC*

(a) Proceed to DTC Check/Clear.

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Powertrain > Transmission > Trouble Codes

Result

Proceed to

DTCs are not output.

A

DTCs are output.

B
B

GO TO STEP 14

A

8.

BASIC INSPECTION

(a) Refer to Continuously Variable Transaxle Fluid.

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(b) Refer to Park/Neutral Position Switch.

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(c) Refer to Shift Lever.

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NG

GO TO STEP 11

OK

9.

PROBLEM SYMPTOMS CONFIRMATION

(a) Refer to Road Test.

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(b) Refer to Mechanical System Tests.

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(c) Refer to Hydraulic Test.

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Result

Proceed to

Symptom does not occur

A

Symptom occurs

B
B

GO TO STEP 11

A

10.

SYMPTOM SIMULATION

(a) Refer to Symptom Simulation.

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11.

COMPONENT INSPECTION
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12.

REPAIR OR REPLACE
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13.

CONFIRMATION TEST
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END

14.

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART

(a) Proceed to Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart.

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15.

CIRCUIT INSPECTION
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16.

IDENTIFICATION OF PROBLEM
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17.

REPAIR OR REPLACE
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18.

CONFIRMATION TEST
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END