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:
Precaution
PRECAUTION
1. The navigation system uses an SD card containing data such as map data.
Text in Illustration
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SD Card
2. Precaution for removing the SD card
NOTICE:
The SD card contains map data and various programs for the navigation
system.
With ...
Pattern Select Switch Power Mode Circuit
DESCRIPTION
The ECM memory contains the programs for the normal and PWR shift patterns.
By following the programs corresponding to the signals from the pattern select
switch assembly, park/neutral position switch and other various sensors, the ECM
switches the shift solenoid valves on and off, ...
Disassembly
DISASSEMBLY
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE HOOD BULGE ASSEMBLY (w/ Hood Bulge)
(a) Remove the 4 nuts.
(b) Disengage the clip from back side of the hood panel to remove the hood bulge
assembly together with the air intake guide.
2. REMOVE NO. 2 HOOD BU ...
