Toyota Tacoma Owners Manual: General maintenance
Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be performed at the intervals specified in the “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”. It is recommended that any problem you notice should be brought to the attention of your Toyota dealer or qualified service shop for advice.
Engine compartment
Vehicle interior
Vehicle exterior
CAUTION
■If the engine is running
Turn the engine off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before performing maintenance checks.
Maintenance requirements
To ensure safe and economical driving, day-to-day care and regular maintenance
is essential. It is the owner’s responsibility to perform regular checks. Toyota
recommends the following maintenan ...
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) programs
Some states have vehicle emission inspection programs which include OBD (On
Board Diagnostics) checks. The OBD system monitors the operation of the emission
control system.
■ If the malfunc ...
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Mechanical System Tests
MECHANICAL SYSTEM TESTS
1. STALL SPEED TEST
HINT:
This test is to check the overall performance of the engine and transmission.
CAUTION:
This test should be done on a paved surface (a surface that is not slippery).
To ensure safety, perform this test in an open and level area tha ...
Lost Communication with ECM (C1437)
DESCRIPTION
The skid control ECU (master cylinder solenoid) receives signals from the ECM
via the CAN communication system.
DTC Code
DTC Detection Condition
Trouble Area
C1437
When the IG1 terminal voltage is 10 V or higher and the veh ...
Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART
If a DTC is displayed during the DTC check, check the circuit listed for the
DTC in the table below (refer to the appropriate page).
HINT:
When the SRS warning light remains on and the normal system code is
output, a decrease in the source voltage is li ...