Last Modified: 05-13-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM1000000025IF3
Model Year Start: 2023 Model: GR Corolla Prod Date Range: [09/2022 -           ]
Title: EXTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: GRILLE SHUTTER SYSTEM: Grille Shutter does not Operate; 2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [09/2022 -        ]

Grille Shutter does not Operate

DESCRIPTION

The radiator shutter sub-assembly may not operate due to foreign matter, such as snow or dirt, or a drop in voltage.

WIRING DIAGRAM

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

  • Before performing troubleshooting, change the grille shutter control mode to maintenance mode.

    Click here 2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla HV [09/2022 -        ]; 2ZR-FXE (ENGINE CONTROL): SFI SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

  • If the radiator shutter sub-assembly has been replaced with a new one, perform initialization and change the grille shutter control mode.

    Click here 2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla HV [09/2022 -        ]; 2ZR-FXE (ENGINE CONTROL): SFI SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

  • Inspect the fuses for circuits related to this system before performing the following procedure.

PROCEDURE

1.

PERFORM UTILITY USING GTS (SWITCH GRILLE SHUTTER CONTROL MODE)

(a) According to the display on the GTS, change the grille shutter control mode from normal mode to maintenance mode.

Powertrain > Engine > Utility

Tester Display

Switch Grille Shutter Control Mode

NEXT

2.

CHECK FOR GRILLE SHUTTER (FOREIGN MATTER AND ICE)

(a) Check the area around the shutters and the links of the grille shutter for foreign matter and ice.

OK:

The radiator shutter sub-assembly is free of foreign matter and ice.

NG

FOREIGN OBJECT (REMOVE FOREIGN MATTER AND/OR ICE)

OK

3.

CHECK RADIATOR SHUTTER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the radiator shutter sub-assembly.

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(b) While using fingers to pinch the fin at the location shown in the illustration, fully open and close the radiator shutter assembly manually and check that it moves smoothly.

HINT:

If the fin is pinched with fingers far from the swing grille actuator assembly, the function may not be able to be inspected correctly.

*a

Swing Grille Actuator Assembly

*b

Fin

OK:

The radiator shutter sub-assembly moves smoothly.

NG

REPLACE RADIATOR SHUTTER SUB-ASSEMBLY

OK

4.

CLEAR DTC

(a) Clear the DTCs.

Powertrain > Engine > Clear DTCs

(b) Turn the power switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.

NEXT

5.

CHECK FOR DTC

(a) Check for DTCs.

Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes

OK:

DTCs are not output.

NG

GO TO SFI SYSTEM

OK

6.

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (EXTENSION WIRE ASSEMBLY - POWER SUPPLY AND BODY GROUND)

(a) Disconnect the A extension wire assembly connector.

(b) Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Voltage:

Tester Connection

Switch Condition

Specified Condition

A-1 (+B) - A-3 (GND)

Power switch ON

11 to 14 V

NG

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

OK

7.

INSPECT EXTENSION WIRE ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the extension wire assembly.

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(b) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Switch Condition

Specified Condition

A176-1 (+B) - A-1 (+B)

Always

Below 1 Ω

A176-3 (GND) - A-3 (GND)

Always

Below 1 Ω

*a

Component without harness connected

(to Radiator Shutter Sub-assembly)

*b

Component without harness connected

(to Wire Harness)

OK

REPLACE RADIATOR SHUTTER SUB-ASSEMBLY

NG

REPLACE EXTENSION WIRE ASSEMBLY