Engine & fuel system
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Engine oil leak from cylinder head area
Cause
Cylinder head cover gasket damaged during assembly.
Repair
- Fit modified cylinder head cover gasket.
Parts1 part
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Cylinder head cover gasket | 11213-33031 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 4.
Electrical & ignition
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Front passenger's seat belt warning lamp does not illuminate when seat is occupied
Overview
- Affects
- All models, →09/14.
- Remedy
- Fit new part
Cause
Faulty front passenger's seat occupation pressure sensor.
Repair
- Apply a load of 47-55 Kg to front passenger's seat.
- If front passenger's seat belt warning lamp does not illuminate: Fit new seat occupation pressure sensor.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 2.
Brakes
2 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Whistling noise from front of vehicle at constant speed between 45-75mph (70-120kph)
Overview
- Affects
- All models with 15 inch front brake discs.
- Remedy
- Fit modified part
- Parts
- 1 part
Cause
Unsatisfactory design of front brake pads.
Repair
- Remove front brake pads and inspect.
- If central slot not present in brake pad: Fit modified front brake pads.
Parts1 part
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Front brake pad kit | 04465-02430 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 1.
Rattling noise from front brakes over uneven surfaces
Cause
Unsatisfactory design of front brake caliper carrier.
Repair
- Fit modified front brake caliper carriers.
Parts1 part
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Front brake caliper carrier | 47721-09560 | As required |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 3.
Body & trim
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Knocking noise when opening/closing front doors
Unsatisfactory design of front door check strap. Fix: fit a modified part.
Overview
- Affects
- All models, →10/16.
- Remedy
- Fit modified part
Repair steps
- Remove and discard front door check strap.
- Apply thread locking compound to door check strap retaining bolt.
- Fit modified door check strap.
- Tighten door check strap bolts to correct torque setting.
- Apply a light coating of grease to moving parts of door check strap mechanism.
- If necessary, repeat procedure for opposite side.
Parts
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Door check strap | 68610-02241 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 5.
Glossary
Technical terms used in this guide.
- Caliper
- The part that squeezes the brake pads onto the disc
Frequently asked questions
What are the common faults with the Toyota Corolla 1.4 D-4D?
This guide contains five workshop bulletins for the Toyota Corolla 1.4 D-4D. Of these, two concern the brakes and one the engine and fuel system. Symptoms, causes, repair steps and part numbers are shown where supplied.
Does every Toyota Corolla 1.4 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 1.4 D-4D faults myself?
Many of them. The documented symptoms can be seen, heard or felt during a test drive.