Fail-Safe Mode Chart

2004 Toyota Celica GT, StandardSECTION Fail-Safe Mode Chart
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Toyota Matrix and 2003 Toyota Corolla. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

If any of following codes are recorded, engine control module (ECM) enters fail-safe mode. See IDENTIFYING FAIL-SAFE MODE CHART  table.

IDENTIFYING FAIL-SAFE MODE CHART

DTC No. Fail-Safe Operation Fail-Safe Deactivation Conditions
P0100 Ignition Timing Fixed At 10° BTDC Returned To Normal Condition
P0110 Intake Air Temperature Fixed At 68°F (20°C) Returned To Normal Condition
P0115 Engine Coolant Temperature Fixed At 176°F (80°C) Returned To Normal Condition
P0120 VTA Fixed At 0° Following Condition Is Repeated At Least 2 Times Consecutively When Closed Throttle Position Switch Is OFF: VTA Is Greater Than Or Equal To 0.1 V & Less Than Or Equal To 0.95 V
P0135 & P0141 Abnormal Heater Circuit Is Turned Off Ignition Switch OFF
P0325 Max. Timing Retardation Ignition Switch OFF
P1300, P1305, P1310 & P1315 Fuel Cut Returned To Normal Condition
P1656 It Cut Electrically Abnormal Circuit Returned To Normal Condition
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