Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: How To Proceed With Troubleshooting
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
- Use the following procedure to troubleshoot the manual transaxle system.
*: Use the Techstream.
PROCEDURE
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VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP |
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CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS |
(a) Refer to the How to Troubleshoot ECU Controlled Systems in Introduction section.
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INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE |
(a) Measure the battery voltage.
Standard Voltage:
11 to 14 V
HINT:
If the voltage is below 11 V, recharge or replace the battery before proceeding to the next step.
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CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM* |
(a) Using the Techstream, check if the CAN communication system is functioning normally.
HINT:
- Refer to CAN Bus Check in CAN Communication System.
Click here
- The ECM is connected to the CAN communication system. Therefore, before starting troubleshooting, make sure to check that there are no malfunctions in the CAN communications system.
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Result |
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CAN communication system DTCs are not output. |
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CAN communication system DTCs are output. |
B |
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GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM |
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CHECK AND CLEAR DTCS AND FREEZE FRAME DATA* |
(a) Refer to DTC Check/Clear.
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SELECT CHECK MODE DIAGNOSIS* |
(a) Refer to Check Mode Procedure.
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CHECK FOR DTC* |
(a) Proceed to DTC Check/Clear.
Click here
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Result |
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DTCs are not output. |
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DTCs are output. |
B |
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GO TO STEP 12 |
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SYMPTOM SIMULATION |
(a) Refer to Symptom Simulation.
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COMPONENT INSPECTION |
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REPAIR OR REPLACE |
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11. |
CONFIRMATION TEST |
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END |
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DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART |
(a) Proceed to Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart.
Click here
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CIRCUIT INSPECTION* |
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IDENTIFICATION OF PROBLEM |
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REPAIR OR REPLACE |
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CONFIRMATION TEST |
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Check For Intermittent Problems
CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS
HINT:
Inspect the vehicle ECM using check mode. Intermittent problems are easier to
detect with the Techstream when the ECM is in check mode. In check mode, the ECM ...
Problem Symptoms Table
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms. If multiple
suspected areas are listed, the potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order
of pro ...
Other materials:
Data List / Active Test
DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST
HINT:
By accessing the Data List displayed by the Techstream, you can check values
of switches and sensors without removing any parts. Reading the Data List as the
first step of troubleshooting is one method to shorten diagnostic time.
1. DATA LIST FOR OCCUPANT DETECTI ...
On-vehicle Inspection
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT REFRIGERANT PRESSURE
(a) This method uses a refrigerant recovery unit set to locate problem areas.
Read the refrigerant pressure when the test conditions are established.
Test conditions:
Temperature at the air inlet with the air recirculation ...
Dtc Check / Clear
DTC CHECK / CLEAR
1. DTC CHECK / CLEAR (when Using Techstream)
(a) Check for DTCs.
(1) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
(2) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(3) Turn the Techstream on.
(4) Enter the following menus: Chassis / ABS/VSC/ TRAC / Trouble Codes.
(5) Read the DTCs by following the ...
