2002 Corolla CE Odometer and speedometer disconnected

[eduarpooh]

Hi guys I'm new here and I have an issue with the speedometer and the odometer on my corolla 2002.

I've sent the car to repair and change the clutch and the guy didnt connect the cabling that provides milleage and the speed.

Can u tell me guys how ca i solve this issue___??? I'll really appreciate that!!!!


Also I have another question.

I've read that this car is normal that burns oil, but its too much oil that burs can be almost 1/4 every 1000 miles.

Can u give me a hint how can i solve it as well

and the last question is that this car always has the front lights on as soon as i start the engine, can you guys provide me a hint as well how can i turn off the front lights and use them only when is dark at night not all day long!!

[eduarpooh]

anyone with the info?????

[gduncanir]

#1) I'd take it back to "the guy" & have him fix it.
#2) 1 quart in 1000 miles is way less expensive than the fix
#3) Why would you want to disable a safety feature?

[AlaricD]

Originally Posted by gduncanir

#3) Why would you want to disable a safety feature?

Because that "safety feature" wastes fuel and can contribute to early headlight bulb failure, and really doesn't add that much safety.

Considering Costa Rica is only 10 degrees north of the Equator, it's not subject to the same daylight deficiencies as, say, Finland.

[eduarpooh]

Originally Posted by AlaricD

Because that "safety feature" wastes fuel and can contribute to early headlight bulb failure, and really doesn't add that much safety.

Considering Costa Rica is only 10 degrees north of the Equator, it's not subject to the same daylight deficiencies as, say, Finland.

You're totally correct!!!!!! Here in CR is a waste of energy due is always on and I only need the lights during the night practically...

On the other hand one friend of mine and I was the guys who made the clutch repair and It seems that something is missing or not plugged correctly coz, now is showing the checl engine light on the display panel and is not working the speed and odometer...

Reason why I came here to see if somebody knows the `how to ` of this topics...

[AlaricD]

Originally Posted by eduarpooh

You're totally correct!!!!!! Here in CR is a waste of energy due is always on and I only need the lights during the night practically...

Thanks! I'm not always right, but I'm right with alarming regularity.

Reason why I came here to see if somebody knows the `how to ` of this topics...

http://www.electrolund.com/?dl_id=5
Follow the 1999/2000 instructions. It should work for the 2002; it worked on my 2001.

Near the airbag assembly under the passenger side of the dashboard is a box of wires and whatnot. Find connector D3, pin 23. Just back out the connector and tape it off.


There used to be a writeup with pics on it out there but it's been gone for some time.

[eduarpooh]

ok I'll try it... and what about the speedometer and odo??? info about it?


now the car is showing the check engine light and i need a scanner to check what's going on with it...

will be back with the result

cheers!

[Buurin]

Originally Posted by eduarpooh

ok I'll try it... and what about the speedometer and odo??? info about it?


now the car is showing the check engine light and i need a scanner to check what's going on with it...

will be back with the result

cheers!

I'll bet you will see P0500. The 3-wire vehicle speed sensor circuit from transmission to speedo is down.

[eduarpooh]

Originally Posted by Buurin

I'll bet you will see P0500. The 3-wire vehicle speed sensor circuit from transmission to speedo is down.

That`s right... that's the code I get with the scanner... now... how can i fix it dude??? I know lill bit about mechanic but electric part is not my favorite...jeje

How can I fix it? do I purchase a spare part sensor, or could be disconnected... tell me how to test it before wasting money on it...


regards!

[Buurin]

First of course make sure the sensor plug is connected. That plug should be 3 wire and goes to the back of the tranny.

Next, take out your gauge cluster. 2 screws, the bezel, and another 3 screws. Flip it over, look at the blue plug. There are two adjacent wires, one violet/white, one white/blue. Now, jack up ONE of the front wheels so you can spin it by hand. Leave the other wheel on the ground. Turn key to ON, with multimeter in hand and someone spinning the jacked-up wheel, backprobe these two wires for a pulse. Expect 4 pulses between 0v and 5v per turn of the wheel.

Finally, clear the code with your scanner.