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Engine Control - Engine No Start Condition

ENGINE
Title:
IZZ-FE ENGINE "NO START"

CONDITION

Models:
'05 - '06 Corolla & Matrix

August 2, 2006

TSB REVISION NOTICE:

^ February 14, 2007: The T1 code has been updated in the Warranty Information table. Previous versions of this TSB should be discarded.

Introduction

Some 2005 - 2006 model year Corolla and Matrix vehicles equipped with a 1ZZ-FE engine may exhibit a "no start" condition. Improvements have been made to the Engine Control Module (ECM) (SAE term: Powertrain Control Module/PCM) manufacturing process to reduce the possibility of this condition occurring. Please use the following procedure to repair the vehicle.

Applicable Vehicles

^ 2005 - 2006 model year Corolla and Matrix vehicles equipped with the 1ZZ-FE engine.





Parts Information





Warranty Information

Applicable Warranty*:
This repair is covered under the Toyota Federal Emissions Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 96 months or 80,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle's in-service date.

* Warranty application is limited to correction of a problem based upon a customer's specific complaint.





Required Tools & Material





Required SSTs

Inspection Procedure

If the vehicle is currently exhibiting a "no start" condition, refer to the Technical Information System (TIS) for the diagnostic procedure, 2005 or 2006 model year Repair Manual:

^ Corolla: Diagnostics: SFI System (1ZZ-FE): Basic Inspection

^ Matrix: Diagnostics: SFI System (1ZZ-FE (FF)): Basic Inspection

NOTE:

When the "no start" condition is related to the ECM (PCM) issue, there will be NO spark or injector pulse during cranking. Also, the Diagnostic Tester may fail to initialize with the Engine ECM (PCM).

If the vehicle exhibits the above conditions, replace the ECM (PCM).

Repair Procedure

1. Replace the ECM (PCM).

Refer to TIS, 2005 or 2006 model year Repair Manual:

^ Corolla: Engine Control System: ECM (1ZZ-FE/2ZZ-GE): Replacement.

^ Matrix: 1ZZ-FE Engine Control System: ECM: Removal, Installation.

2. Register the VIN into the replacement ECM (PCM).

Refer to TIS, 2005 or 2006 model year Repair Manual:

^ Corolla: Diagnostics: SFI System (1ZZ-FE): Registration.

^ Matrix: 1ZZ-FE Engine Control System: SFI System (for 2WD): Registration.

3. Perform the ECU Communication ID Registration.

Refer to TIS, 2005 or 2006 model year Repair Manual:

^ Corolla: Theft Deterrent & Door Lock: Engine Immobilizer System: Registration.

^ Matrix: Engine Immobilizer: Engine Immobilizer System: Registration.