Problem Symptoms Table

2009 Toyota Corolla Base, 1.8 L, StandardSECTION Problem Symptoms Table

HINT:

  • Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms. If multiple suspected areas are listed, the potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as necessary.
  • Inspect the fuses and relays related to this system before inspecting the suspected areas below.

Cruise Control System 

PROBLEM SYMPTOMS CHART

Symptom Suspected Area See
Vehicle speed cannot be set. (The CRUISE main indicator light comes on.) Cruise control switch circuit CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH CIRCUIT 
Vehicle speed sensor circuit DTC P0500 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR MALFUNCTION; DTC P0503 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR "A" INTERMITTENT / ERRATIC / HIGH 
Combination meter HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
Stop light switch circuit DTC P0571 BRAKE SWITCH "A" CIRCUIT 
Transmission range sensor circuit (for U341E) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART
Transmission range sensor circuit (for U250E) DTC P0705 TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION (PRNDL INPUT)
Transmission control switch circuit (for U250E) TRANSMISSION CONTROL SWITCH CIRCUIT
Clutch switch circuit (for M/T) CLUTCH SWITCH CIRCUIT 
If the symptoms still occur after the above areas have been inspected and have proven to be normal, replace the ECM. (for 2ZR-FE) ECM
If the symptoms still occur after the above areas have been inspected and have proven to be normal, replace the ECM. (for 2A2-FE) ECM
The cruise control is canceled while it is operating. Stop light switch circuit DTC P0571 BRAKE SWITCH "A" CIRCUIT 
Clutch switch circuit (for M/T) CLUTCH SWITCH CIRCUIT 
Transmission range sensor circuit (for U341E) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART
Transmission range sensor circuit (for U250E) DTC P0705 TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION (PRNDL INPUT)
Transmission control switch circuit (for U250E) TRANSMISSION CONTROL SWITCH CIRCUIT
Cruise control switch circuit CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH CIRCUIT 
Vehicle speed sensor circuit DTC P0500 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR MALFUNCTION; DTC P0503 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR "A" INTERMITTENT / ERRATIC / HIGH 
Combination meter HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
If the symptoms still occur after the above areas have been inspected and have proven to be normal, replace the ECM. (for 2ZR-FE) ECM
If the symptoms still occur after the above areas have been inspected and have proven to be normal, replace the ECM. (for 2A2-FE) ECM
Vehicle speed cannot be set. (The CRUISE main indicator light does not come on.) Stop light switch circuit DTC P0571 BRAKE SWITCH "A" CIRCUIT 
Clutch switch circuit (for M/T) CLUTCH SWITCH CIRCUIT 
Vehicle speed sensor circuit DTC P0500 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR MALFUNCTION; DTC P0503 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR "A" INTERMITTENT / ERRATIC / HIGH 
Combination meter HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
Cruise control switch circuit CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH CIRCUIT 
Transmission range sensor circuit (for U341E) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART
Transmission range sensor circuit (for U250E) DTC P0705 TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION (PRNDL INPUT)
Transmission control switch circuit (for U250E) TRANSMISSION CONTROL SWITCH CIRCUIT
Cruise main indicator light circuit CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR LIGHT CIRCUIT 
If the symptoms still occur after the above areas have been inspected and have proven to be normal, replace the ECM. (for 2ZR-FE) ECM
If the symptoms still occur after the above areas have been inspected and have proven to be normal, replace the ECM. (for 2AZ-FE) ECM
Vehicle speed can be set. (The CRUISE main indicator light does not come on.) Cruise main indicator light circuit CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR LIGHT CIRCUIT 
If the symptoms still occur after the above area has been inspected and has proven to be normal, replace the ECM. (for 2ZR-FE) ECM
If the symptoms still occur after the above area has been inspected and has proven to be normal, replace the ECM. (for 2AZ-FE) ECM
Pulling back on the control main switch does not cancel the cruise control. (The CRUISE main indicator light remains on.) Cruise control switch circuit CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH CIRCUIT 
If the symptoms still occur after the above area has been inspected and has proven to be normal, replace the ECM. (for 2ZR-FE) ECM
If the symptoms still occur after the above area has been inspected and has proven to be normal, replace the ECM. (for 2AZ-FE) ECM
Pulling back on the control main switch does not cancel the cruise control. (The CRUISE main indicator light goes off.) Replace ECM (for 2ZR-FE) ECM
Replace ECM (for 2AZ-FE) ECM
The cruise control is not canceled when vehicle speed drops below the low speed limit. (The CRUISE main indicator light remains on.) Vehicle speed sensor circuit DTC P0500 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR MALFUNCTION; DTC P0503 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR "A" INTERMITTENT / ERRATIC / HIGH 
If the symptoms still occur after the above area has been inspected and has proven to be normal, replace the ECM. (for 2ZR-FE) ECM
If the symptoms still occur after the above area has been inspected and has proven to be normal, replace the ECM. (for 2AZ-FE) ECM
The cruise control is not canceled when vehicle speed drops below the low speed limit. (The CRUISE main indicator light goes off.) Replace ECM (for 2ZR-FE) ECM
Replace ECM (for 2AZ-FE) ECM
Depressing the brake pedal does not cancel the cruise control. (The CRUISE main indicator light remains on.) Stop light switch circuit DTC P0571 BRAKE SWITCH "A" CIRCUIT 
If the symptoms still occur after the above area has been inspected and has proven to be normal, replace the ECM. (for 2ZR-FE) ECM
If the symptoms still occur after the above area has been inspected and has proven to be normal, replace the ECM. (for 2AZ-FE) ECM
Depressing the brake pedal does not cancel the cruise control. (The CRUISE main indicator light goes off.) Replace ECM (for 2ZR-FE) ECM
Replace ECM (for 2AZ-FE) ECM
Depressing the clutch pedal does not cancel the cruise control. (The CRUISE main indicator light remains on.) Clutch switch circuit (for M/T) CLUTCH SWITCH CIRCUIT 
If the symptoms still occur after the above area has been inspected and has proven to be normal, replace the ECM. (for 2ZR-FE) ECM
If the symptoms still occur after the above area has been inspected and has proven to be normal, replace the ECM. (for 2AZ-FE) ECM
Depressing the clutch pedal does not cancel the cruise control. (The CRUISE main indicator light goes off.) Replace ECM (for 2ZR-FE) ECM
Replace ECM (for 2AZ-FE) ECM
Moving the shift lever does not cancel the cruise control. Transmission range sensor circuit (for U341E) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART
Transmission range sensor circuit (for U250E) DTC P0705 TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION (PRNDL INPUT)
Transmission control switch circuit (for U250E) TRANSMISSION CONTROL SWITCH CIRCUIT
If the symptoms still occur after the above areas have been inspected and have proven to be normal, replace the ECM. (for 2ZR-FE) ECM
If the symptoms still occur after the above areas have been inspected and have proven to be normal, replace the ECM. (for 2AZ-FE) ECM
Hunting (Speed is not constant.) Vehicle speed sensor circuit DTC P0500 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR MALFUNCTION; DTC P0503 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR "A" INTERMITTENT / ERRATIC / HIGH 
Combination meter HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
If the symptoms still occur after the above areas have been inspected and have proven to be normal, replace the ECM. (for 2ZR-FE) ECM
If the symptoms still occur after the above areas have been inspected and have proven to be normal, replace the ECM. (for 2AZ-FE) ECM
The CRUISE main indicator light remains blinking. TC and CG terminal circuit TC AND CG TERMINAL CIRCUIT 
If the symptoms still occur after the above area has been inspected and has proven to be normal, replace the ECM. (for 2ZR-FE) ECM
If the symptoms still occur after the above area has been inspected and has proven to be normal, replace the ECM. (for 2AZ-FE) ECM
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