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:
Driver Side Door Entry Lock and Unlock Functions do not Operate
DESCRIPTION
If the entry lock and unlock functions do not operate for the driver door only,
the request code may not be being transmitted from the driver door or the front
door outside handle assembly LH (touch sensor) may be malfunctioning. If the entry
functions for other doors operate prop ...
Wireless remote control*
The wireless remote control can be used to lock and unlock the vehicle from outside
the vehicle.
Locks all doors
Unlocks all doors
Pressing the button unlocks the driver’s door. Pressing the button again within
3 seconds unlocks the other doors.
Sounds alarm (push and hold)
■Op ...
Diagnosis System
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM
1. DESCRIPTION
(a) The transponder key ECU assembly controls the engine immobiliser system.
The engine immobiliser system data and Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) can be read
through the vehicle Data Link Connector 3 (DLC3).
2. CHECK DLC3
(a) Check the DLC3 (See page ).
3. ...