Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: How To Proceed With Troubleshooting
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Techstream can be used in steps 3, 6, 9 and 12.
PROCEDURE
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1. |
VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP |
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2. |
CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS |
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3. |
CHECK AND CLEAR DTCS AND FREEZE FRAME DATA |
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4. |
PROBLEM SYMPTOM CONFIRMATION |
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CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM |
(a) Check for output DTCs.
HINT:
The ECM of this system is connected to the CAN communication system. Therefore, before starting troubleshooting, be sure to check that there is no trouble in the CAN communication system.
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Result |
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CAN communication system DTC not output |
A |
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CAN communication system DTC output |
B |
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CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM |
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6. |
CHECK CLEAR DTCS |
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7. |
PROBLEM SYMPTOM SIMULATION |
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Result |
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Symptom does not occur |
A |
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Symptom occurs |
B |
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GO TO STEP 9 |
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8. |
SYMPTOM SIMULATION |
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9. |
CHECK DTCS (OTHER THAN CAN SYSTEM DTCS) |
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Result |
Proceed to |
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DTC not output |
A |
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DTC output |
B |
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GO TO STEP 11 |
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10. |
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE |
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GO TO STEP 12 |
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11. |
DTC CHART |
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12. |
CIRCUIT INSPECTION |
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13. |
PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION |
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14. |
REPAIR OR REPLACE |
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15. |
CONFIRMATION TEST |
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Precaution
PRECAUTION
1. IGNITION SWITCH EXPRESSION
(a) The type of ignition switch used on this model differs depending on the specifications
of the vehicle. The expressions listed in the table below are us ...
System Description
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
1. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
HINT:
The skid control ECU is built into the hydraulic brake booster.
(a) ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
The ABS helps prevent the wheels from locking when ...
Other materials:
Data List / Active Test
DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST
HINT:
By accessing the Data List displayed on the Techstream, you can perform such
functions as reading the values of switches and sensors without removing any parts.
Reading the Data List is the first step of troubleshooting and is one method to
shorten labor time.
...
If your vehicle overheats
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
● The needle of the engine coolant temperature gauge (→P. 155) enters the red
zone or a loss of engine power is experienced.
(For example, the vehicle speed does not increase.) ● Steam comes out from under
the hood. ...
Diagnosis System
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM
1. DESCRIPTION
When troubleshooting a vehicle with the diagnosis system, the only difference
from the usual troubleshooting procedure is connecting the Techstream to the vehicle
and reading various data output from the vehicle's skid control ECU (brake actuator
assembly) ...
