Toyota2018–2021

Corolla 1.6 Valvematic: Common faults & known problems

Common faults & known problems

3 known faults documented in workshop bulletins. Of these, one concerns the engine and fuel system and one the electrical and ignition. Symptoms, causes, repair steps and part numbers are shown where supplied.

Engine & fuel system

1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.

Engine coolant leak from throttle body area

Affects All models with 1ZR-FE/1ZR-FAE/2ZR-FXE engine codes, →03/21.Fit modified part

Cause

Poor manufacture of throttle body.

Repair

  1. Fit modified throttle body.
Parts1 part
Parts listed in the bulletin
PartPart numberQty
Throttle body22030-370401

Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 1.

Electrical & ignition

1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.

Rattling/clicking noise from partially open window whilst driving

Affects All models, →04/23.Fit modified part

Cause

Poor manufacture of window winder mechanism.

Repair

  1. Fit modified window winder mechanism(s)as necessary.
Parts8 parts
Parts listed in the bulletin
PartPart numberQty
Front window winder mechanism - RH (→01/23)69810-027211
Front window winder mechanism - LH (→01/23)69820-027411
Rear window winder mechanism - RH (→01/23)69830-026811
Rear window winder mechanism - LH (→01/23)69840-026811
Front window winder mechanism - RH (01/23→)69810-027221
Front window winder mechanism - LH (01/23→)69820-027421
Rear window winder mechanism - RH (01/23→)69830-026821
Rear window winder mechanism - LH (01/23→)69840-026821

Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 3.

Suspension & drivetrain

1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.

Knocking noise from front suspension when driving over rough roads or speed humps

Affects All models.Fit modified part

Cause

Unsatisfactory design of front anti-roll bar bushes.

Repair

  1. Fit modified front anti-roll bar bushes.
Parts1 part
Parts listed in the bulletin
PartPart numberQty
Front anti-roll bar bush48815-101302

Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 2.

Glossary

Technical terms used in this guide.

Anti-Roll Bar
A bar that links the left and right suspension to cut body roll in corners
Bushes
Rubber mountings that let a suspension or body joint move without metal-to-metal contact

Frequently asked questions

What are the common faults with the Toyota Corolla 1.6 Valvematic?

This guide contains three workshop bulletins for the Toyota Corolla 1.6 Valvematic. Of these, one concerns the engine and fuel system and one the electrical and ignition. Symptoms, causes, repair steps and part numbers are shown where supplied.

Does every Toyota Corolla 1.6 Valvematic 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 1.6 Valvematic faults myself?

Many of them. The documented symptoms can be seen, heard or felt during a test drive.

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