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:
Abnormal Change in Output Signal of Front Speed Sensor RH (Test Mode DTC) (C1275,...,C1414)
DESCRIPTION
Refer to DTCs C1401 and C1402 (See page ).
DTC Code
DTC Detection Condition
Trouble Area
C1275
C1276
Stored only during test mode.
Front speed sensor RH/LH
Front speed sensor rotor RH/LH (Front ...
Listening to Bluetooth® audio
The Bluetooth® audio system enables the user to enjoy music played on a portable
player from the vehicle speakers via wireless communication.
Select “ Audio” on the “Select Audio Source” screen.
When a Bluetooth® device cannot be connected, check the connection status on
the “Bluet ...
ABS Warning Light Remains ON
DESCRIPTION
If any of the following is detected, the ABS warning light remains on.
The skid control ECU (master cylinder solenoid) connectors are disconnected
from the skid control ECU (master cylinder solenoid).
There is a malfunction in the skid control ECU (master cylinder soleno ...
