Toyota Tacoma 2015-2018 Service Manual: How To Proceed With Troubleshooting
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
- Use the following procedures to troubleshoot the steering lock system.
- *: Use the Techstream.
PROCEDURE
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VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP |
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2. |
CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS |
(a) Interview the customer and confirm the problem.
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3. |
CHECK BATTERY VOLTAGE |
Standard Voltage:
11 to 14 V
If the voltage is below 11 V, recharge or replace the battery before proceeding to the next step.
HINT:
A simple method to determine whether the battery is depleted is to operate the horn.
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4. |
CHECK DTC* |
(a) Check for DTCs and make a note of any codes that are output.
Click here
HINT:
When DTCs indicating CAN and/or LIN communication system malfunctions are output, repair the CAN and/or LIN communication systems before performing diagnosis.
- for CAN communication system: Click here
- for LIN communication system: Click here
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Result |
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DTCs are not output. (Problem symptom cannot be confirmed or reproduced.) |
A |
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DTCs are not output. (Problem symptom can be confirmed and reproduced.) |
B |
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Steering lock system DTCs are output. |
C |
HINT:
- When steering lock system DTCs are output, refer to Diagnostic Trouble
Code Chart.
Click here
- The steering lock system does not store history DTCs.
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GO TO STEP 6 |
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GO TO STEP 8 |
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SYMPTOM SIMULATION |
(a) Proceed to How to Proceed with Troubleshooting.
Click here
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6. |
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE |
(a) Proceed to Problem Symptoms Table.
Click here
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Result |
Proceed to |
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Fault is not listed in Problem Symptoms Table. |
A |
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Fault is listed in Problem Symptoms Table. |
B |
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GO TO STEP 8 |
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7. |
OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING* |
(a) Proceed to Data List / Active Test.
Click here
(b) Proceed to Terminals of ECU.
Click here
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GO TO STEP 9 |
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8. |
CIRCUIT INSPECTION* |
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9. |
REPAIR OR REPLACE |
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10. |
CHECK DTC AGAIN* |
(a) Clear the DTCs.
Click here
(b) Check for DTCs and make a note of any codes that are output.
Click here
HINT:
Perform the DTC output confirmation operation.
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Result |
Proceed to |
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DTCs are not output. |
A |
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Steering lock system DTCs are output. |
B |
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END |
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GO TO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART |
System Diagram
SYSTEM DIAGRAM
Circuit Description
Component
Outline
Steering Lock ECU (Steering Lock Actuator or UPR Bracket Assembly)
The steering is ...
Problem Symptoms Table
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
HINT:
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 lis ...
Other materials:
Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor "B" Circuit Short to Battery or Open (P274015)
DESCRIPTION
The No. 2 ATF temperature sensor is installed in the transmission valve body
assembly.
If the ECM detects an abnormally high ATF temperature near this sensor, it illuminates
the warning indicator.
HINT:
The temperature of ATF easily rises when towing, climbing hills, in traffic, ...
Data List / Active Test
DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST
1. READ 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 parts. This non-intrusive
inspection can be very useful because intermittent conditions or sig ...
Vehicle Speed Sensor "A" No Signal (P050031)
DESCRIPTION
Vehicles, which are equipped with ABS (Anti-lock Brake System), detect the vehicle
speed using the skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) and speed sensors. Each
speed sensor monitors the wheel rotation speed and sends a signal to the skid control
ECU. The skid control ECU con ...