Engine & fuel system
11 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Non start
Symptoms
No trouble codes stored in memory.
Cause
Air ingress at fuel non-return valve Fig.111788.A .
Repair
- Fit modified fuel return pipeB and non-return valveA.
Parts2 parts
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel return pipe | 23761-0R030 | 1 |
| Non-return valve | 23769-26020 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 1.
Sudden power loss on acceleration
Symptoms
Whistling noise from engine.
Cause
Retaining clamps not securing turbocharger (TC) intercooler hoses sufficiently.
Repair
- Replace turbocharger (TC) intercooler hoses and retaining clamps.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 2.
Poor idling
Symptoms
Failure to start.
Cause
Engine control module (ECM) software fault.
Repair
- Install upgraded engine control module (ECM) software.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 3.
Engine malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated
Symptoms
Engine control module (ECM) in limp home mode. Trouble code stored: P0400.
Cause
Engine control module (ECM) software fault.
Repair
- Install upgraded engine control module (ECM) software.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 4.
Engine malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated
Overview
- Affects
- All models.
- Fault codes
P0400- Remedy
- Software update
Symptoms
Engine runs in limp home mode. Trouble code stored: P0400.
Cause
Engine control module (ECM) software fault.
Repair
- Carry out electrical, mechanical and component tests (as applicable) to eliminate any other possible cause(s).
- If no fault(s) found: Re-program ECM with upgraded software.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 6.
Engine malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated
Overview
- Affects
- All models with Diesel particulate filter (DPF).
- Fault codes
P1386- Remedy
- Software update
Symptoms
Trouble code stored: P1386.
Cause
Engine control module (ECM) software fault.
Fuel additive injector blocked.
Repair
- Renew fuel additive injector.
- Re-program ECM with modified software.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 7.
Engine overheating
Overview
- Affects
- All models with 2.0/2.2 Diesel engines, →12/07.
- Remedy
- Fit modified part
- Parts
- 1 part
Symptoms
Loss of coolant.
Cause
Cylinder head gasket faulty.
Repair
- Check cylinder head surface for distortion. Maximum tolerance: 0.05 mm.
- Fit modified cylinder head gasket.
Parts1 part
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Cylinder head gasket | 11115-26052-#0 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 8.
Engine malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated
Overview
- Affects
- All models with Diesel particulate filter (DPF).
- Fault codes
P2002- Remedy
- Software update
Symptoms
Engine runs in limp home mode. Trouble code stored: P2002.
Cause
Engine control module (ECM) software fault.
Diesel particulate filter (DPF) pressure sensor vacuum pipe blocked.
Diesel particulate filter (DPF) blocked.
Repair steps
- Check all DPF pressure sensor vacuum pipes are correctly fitted and have no leaks.
- Check operation and condition of DPF.
- Re-program ECM with upgraded software.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 9.
Engine runs erratically or fails to start
Overview
- Affects
- All models with 2.2 Diesel engine.
- Remedy
- Software update
Cause
Engine control module (ECM) software fault.
Repair
- Carry out electrical, mechanical and component tests (as applicable) to eliminate any other possible cause(s).
- If no fault(s) found: Re-program ECM with modified software.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 10.
Engine malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated
Overview
- Affects
- All models with 2.0/2.2 Diesel engines.
- Fault codes
P0093
Symptoms
Diesel odour in passenger compartment. Trouble code stored: P0093.
Cause
High-pressure fuel pump leaking.
Repair
- Inspect production date code on high-pressure fuel pump.
- If production date before 02/2010 (01M 02700), replace high-pressure fuel pump with modified version.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 11.
Sudden power loss on acceleration
Symptoms
Whistling noise from engine.
Cause
Turbocharger (TC) intercooler bottom hose(s) detached.
Repair
- Fit modified turbocharger (TC) intercooler bottom hose(s) as necessary.
Parts2 parts
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Intercooler bottom hose - RH | 17343-26022 | 1 |
| Intercooler bottom hose - LH | 17343-26072 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 13.
Steering
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
ESP warning lamp illuminated
Incorrect calibration of steering angle sensor.
Overview
- Affects
- All models with electronic stability program (ESP).
- Fault codes
C1288
Symptoms
Trouble code stored: C1288. Unable to program steering angle sensor.
Repair steps
- Ensure steering in straight-ahead position.
- Ensure steering angle sensor aligned with steering column.
- Carry out steering angle sensor calibration.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 12.
Clutch & gearbox
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Clutch slip
Overview
- Affects
- All models: Avensis, VIN →SB1EA56L70E038625. Corolla Verso/CombiVan, VIN →NMTEA16R00R036538. Corolla Verso/CombiVan, VIN →NMTEB16R60R036606.
- Remedy
- Clean & lubricate
- Parts
- 1 part
Symptoms
Oil leak from transmission.
Cause
Clutch assembly contaminated with oil.
Transmission input shaft oil seal leaking due to damage during production.
Repair
- Renew transmission input shaft oil seal.
- Check clutch assembly for oil contamination. Clean or replace clutch components as necessary.
Parts1 part
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission input shaft oil seal | 90311-30017 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 5.
Glossary
Technical terms used in this guide.
- ECM
- Engine control module — the electronic unit that manages the engine
- VIN
- Vehicle identification number — 17 characters, found at the base of the windscreen and on the V5C logbook
- DPF
- Diesel particulate filter — traps soot in the exhaust and burns it off periodically
- Trouble Codes
- Standardised fault codes stored by the engine control module, read with a diagnostic tool
- ESP
- Electronic stability programme — brakes individual wheels to stop a skid
- TC
- Turbocharger — the exhaust-driven compressor that boosts engine power
- Control Module
- A control unit for one of the vehicle's systems (engine, gearbox, brakes, body, and so on)
- Intercooler
- A radiator that cools the air coming out of the turbocharger before it enters the engine
- Limp Home
- A protective mode that limits power so the vehicle can be driven to a workshop
- Re-Program
- Update the software on a control module using the manufacturer's diagnostic tool
- Steering Angle Sensor
- Tells the stability-control system which way the steering wheel is pointing
- Trouble Code
- A standardised fault code stored by a control module, read with a diagnostic tool
- Calibration
- Setting a sensor or module so its readings match the real world
- Head Gasket
- The seal between the cylinder head and the engine block
- Oil Seal
- A rubber seal that keeps oil in and dirt out, typically around a rotating shaft
Frequently asked questions
What are the common faults with the Toyota Corolla Verso CombiVan 2.2 D-4D?
This guide contains 13 workshop bulletins for the Toyota Corolla Verso CombiVan 2.2 D-4D. Of these, 11 concern the engine and fuel system and one the steering. Symptoms, causes, repair steps and part numbers are shown where supplied.
Does every Toyota Corolla Verso CombiVan 2.2 D-4D have these faults?
No. These are patterns documented across the model by workshops, not predictions for an individual vehicle. Where a fault applies only to certain vehicles or VIN ranges, that is listed with the fault.
Can I check for Toyota Corolla Verso CombiVan 2.2 D-4D faults myself?
Many of them. The documented symptoms can be seen, heard or felt during a test drive.