Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: How To Troubleshoot Ecu Controlled Systems

Introduction

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General Information

GENERAL INFORMATION A large number of ECU controlled systems are used in the TOYOTA TACOMA. In general, ECU controlled systems are considered to be very intricate, requiring a high lev ...

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On-vehicle Inspection
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH (a) Apply the parking brake. (b) Turn the ignition switch to ON. (c) Depress the brake pedal and move the shift lever to any position other than P. (d) Depress the brake pedal and check that the engine starts when the sh ...

Removal
REMOVAL PROCEDURE 1. PRECAUTION NOTICE: After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before pr ...

Monitor Drive Pattern
MONITOR DRIVE PATTERN 1. TEST MONITOR DRIVE PATTERN FOR ECT CAUTION: Perform this drive pattern on a level surface and strictly observe the posted speed limits and traffic laws while driving. HINT: Performing this drive pattern is one method to simulate the ECM (ECT) malfunction detection c ...