Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: Check Mode Procedure
CHECK MODE PROCEDURE
1. DESCRIPTION
Check mode has a higher sensitivity to malfunctions and can detect malfunctions that cannot be detected in normal mode. Check mode can also detect all of the malfunctions that can be detected in normal mode. In check mode, DTCs are stored with 1 trip detection logic.
NOTICE:
- All DTCs and freeze frame data will be cleared if: 1) the Techstream is used to change the ECM from normal mode to check mode or vice versa; or 2) during check mode, the ignition switch is turned from ON to ACC or off.
- Before changing to check mode, make a note of the DTCs and freeze frame data.
2. CHECK MODE PROCEDURE
(a) Make sure that the following conditions are met:
(1) Battery voltage is 11 V or higher.
(2) The throttle valve is fully closed.
(3) The shift lever is in neutral.
(4) The A/C switch is 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: Powertrain / Transmission / Utility / Check Mode.
(f) Check that the MIL flashes as shown in the illustration.
(g) Start the engine. The MIL should turn off after the engine starts.
(h) Simulate the conditions of the malfunction described by the customer.
(i) Using the Techstream, check for DTCs and freeze frame data.
Terminals Of Ecm
TERMINALS OF ECM
HINT:
The standard normal voltage between each pair of ECM terminals is shown in the
table below. The appropriate conditions for checking each pair of terminals are
also indic ...
Data List / Active Test
DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST
1. DATA LIST
NOTICE:
In the table below, the values listed under "Normal Condition" are reference
values. Do not depend solely on these reference values when dec ...
Other materials:
Check Bus 3 Line for Short to +B
DESCRIPTION
There may be a short circuit between one of the CAN bus lines and +B when no
resistance exists between terminal 6 (CA3H) of the central gateway ECU (network
gateway ECU) and terminal 16 (BAT) of the DLC3, or terminal 21 (CA3L) of the central
gateway ECU (network gateway ECU) and t ...
System Description
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
1. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
(a) The Electronic Controlled Automatic Transmission (ECT) is an automatic transmission
that has its shift timing electronically controlled by the ECM. The ECM detects
electrical signals that indicate engine and driving conditions, and controls the
sh ...
Propeller Shaft System
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. Che ...
