Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: Brake Warning Light does not Come ON
DESCRIPTION
The skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) is connected to the combination meter assembly via CAN communication.
WIRING DIAGRAM
Refer to Brake Warning Light Remains ON (See page
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CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
NOTICE:
When replacing the skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly), perform zero point
calibration and store system information (See page
).
PROCEDURE
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1. |
CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM |
(a) Check if CAN communication system DTCs are output (See page
).
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Result |
Proceed to |
|---|---|
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DTC is not output |
A |
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DTC is output |
B |
| B | .gif) |
CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM |
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2. |
PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM (BRAKE WARNING LIGHT) |
(a) Turn the ignition switch off.
(b) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
(c) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(d) Turn the Techstream on.
(e) Enter the following menus: Chassis / ABS/VSC/TRAC / Active Test.
(f) According to the display on the Techstream, perform the Active Test.
ABS/VSC/TRAC|
Tester Display |
Measurement Item |
Control Range |
Diagnostic Note |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Brake Warning Light |
Brake warning light |
Warning light OFF/ON |
Observe combination meter Vehicle condition: Vehicle stopped |
(g) When performing the Brake Warning Light Active Test, check Brake Warning Light in the Data List.
ABS/VSC/TRAC|
Tester Display |
Measurement Item |
Range |
Normal Condition |
Diagnostic Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brake Warning Light |
Brake warning light |
OFF or ON |
OFF: Warning light off ON: Warning light on |
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|
Result |
Proceed to |
|---|---|
|
Brake warning light in the Data List turns ON/OFF using the Active Test |
A |
|
Brake warning light in the Data List does not change using the Active Test |
B |
| B | |
REPLACE BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY |
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|
3. |
INSPECT COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY |
(a) Turn the ignition switch off.
(b) Perform Active Test of the combination meter assembly using the Techstream.
(c) Check the combination meter assembly.
OK:
The brake warning light turns on or off in accordance with the Techstream.
| OK | |
REPLACE BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY |
| NG | |
INSPECT METER / GAUGE SYSTEM |
Brake Warning Light Remains ON
DESCRIPTION
The skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) is connected to the combination
meter assembly via CAN communication.
If any of the following is detected, the brake warning light remain ...
Slip Indicator Light Remains ON
DESCRIPTION
The skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) is connected to the combination
meter assembly via CAN communication.
The slip indicator light blinks during VSC and/or TRAC operation.
...
Other materials:
Disassembly
DISASSEMBLY
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT PROPELLER SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT SPIDER BEARING
(a) Check the spider bearings for wear and damage.
(b) Check each spider bearings axial play by turning the yoke while holding the
shaft tightly.
Maximum bearing axial play:
0 to 0.05 mm (0 to 0.00197 in.)
If t ...
Engine does not Start
DESCRIPTION
When the key is in the vehicle and the engine switch is pressed, the certification
ECU (smart key ECU assembly) receives a signal and changes the power source mode.
In addition, when the shift lever is in P or N and the brake pedal is depressed,
the engine can be started by pressi ...
Problem Symptoms Table
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 sy ...
