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Model Year Start: 2023 Model: Corolla Hatchback Prod Date Range: [11/2022 -           ]
Title: K120 / K121 (CVT): K120 CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE SYSTEM: HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING; 2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback [11/2022 -        ]

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.
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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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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