Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: Check Mode Procedure
CHECK MODE PROCEDURE
1. DESCRIPTION
(a) Check mode has a higher sensitivity to malfunctions and can detect malfunctions that normal mode cannot detect. Check mode can also detect all the malfunctions that normal mode can detect. In check mode, DTCs are detected with 1 trip detection logic.
2. CHECK MODE PROCEDURE
(a) Make sure that the following conditions are met:
(1) Battery positive voltage 11 V or higher.
(2) Throttle valve fully closed.
(3) Shift lever in P or N.
(4) Air conditioning off.
(b) Turn the ignition switch off.
(c) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
(d) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(e) Turn the Techstream on.
(f) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Utility / Check Mode.
(g) Change the ECM to check mode. Make sure the MIL flashes as shown in the illustration.
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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 entering check mode, make notes of the DTCs and freeze frame data.
(h) Start the engine. The MIL should turn off after the engine starts.
(i) Perform Monitor Drive Pattern for the ECT test (See page
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(Or, simulate the conditions of the malfunction described by the customer.)
(j) After simulating the malfunction conditions, use the Techstream to check the DTC and freeze frame data.
Terminals Of Ecm
TERMINALS OF ECM
1. ECM
HINT:
The standard voltage between each pair of ECM terminals is shown in the table
below. In the table, first follow the information under "Condition". Look u ...
Data List / Active Test
DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST
1. DATA LIST
HINT:
Using the Techstream to read the Data List allows the values or states of switches,
sensors, actuators and other items to be read without removing any p ...
Other materials:
Immobiliser System does not Operate Properly
DESCRIPTION
The engine immobiliser system compares the ID code that is registered in the
certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) with the ID code of the transponder chip
that is embedded in the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly.
WIRING DIAGRAM
(See page ).
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
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Problem Symptoms Table
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
NOTICE:
After replacing the stereo component tuner assembly of vehicles subscribed
to pay-type satellite radio broadcasts, XM radio ID registration is necessary
(w/ SDARS System).
HINT:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of proble ...
On-vehicle Inspection
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR BOLT
(a) Remove the camshaft timing oil control solenoid assembly (See page
).
(b) Check that the plunger strokes when the plunger in the center of
the camshaft timing gear bolt is pressed.
Standard stroke:
4 ...
