Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: Check For Intermittent Problems
CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS
HINT:
Inspect the vehicle ECM using check mode. Intermittent problems are easier to detect with the Techstream when the ECM is in check mode. In check mode, the ECM uses 1 trip detection logic, which is more sensitive to malfunctions than normal mode (default), which uses 2 trip detection logic.
- Clear DTCs (See page
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). - Switch the ECM from normal mode to check mode using the Techstream (See
page ).
- Perform a simulation test (See page
).
- Check and wiggle the harness(es), connector(s) and terminal(s) (See
page ).
System Diagram
SYSTEM DIAGRAM
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How To Proceed With Troubleshooting
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
Use the following procedure to troubleshoot the manual transaxle system.
*: Use the Techstream.
PROCEDURE
1.
VEHICLE BROUGH ...
Other materials:
Lost Communication with ECM/PCM "A" Missing Message (U010087)
DESCRIPTION
The engine control unit and the transmission control unit are located inside
the ECM. The engine control unit intercommunicates with the transmission control
unit with the Controller Area Network (CAN).
If there is a problem in this intercommunication, the ECM stores a DTC.
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Registration
REGISTRATION
PROCEDURE
1. DESCRIPTION OF CODE REGISTRATION
HINT:
Registering an ID code enables the entry and start function, wireless
door lock control function and engine immobiliser function to be operated.
Code registration is needed when the certification ECU (smart key E ...
Check Bus 3 Line for Short to GND
DESCRIPTION
There may be a short circuit between one of the CAN bus lines and GND when there
is no resistance between terminal 6 (CA3H) of the central gateway ECU (network gateway
ECU) and terminal 4 (CG) of the DLC3, or terminal 21 (CA3L) of the central gateway
ECU (network gateway ECU) and ...
