Toyota Tacoma (2005–2015) Owners Manual: If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
■ Visible sympt
● Fluid leaks under the vehicle (Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points higher than normal
■ Audible symptoms
● Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the engine
■ Operational symptoms
● Engine misfire, stumbling or running rough
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost touches the floor
If your vehicle needs to be towed
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by your Toyota
dealer or a commercial towing service, using a lift-type truck or a flat bed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all t ...
Fuel pump shut off system
To minimize the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or an airbag inflates
upon collision, the fuel pump shut off system stops supplying fuel to the engine.
Follow the procedure below to res ...
Other materials:
Diagnosis System
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM
1. DESCRIPTION
(a) Smart key system (for entry function) data and Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)
can be read through the vehicle Data Link Connector 3 (DLC3). In some cases, a malfunction
may be occurring in the smart key system. When the system seems to be malfunctioning,
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Steering Pad Switch
Components
COMPONENTS
ILLUSTRATION
Removal
REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE STEERING PAD
(See page
)
2. REMOVE STEERING PAD SWITCH ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the 2 connectors.
(b) Disengage the 2 clamps.
(c) Remove the 4 screws.
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Pump Motor Relay (C1253)
DESCRIPTION
The motor relay (semiconductor relay) is built into the master cylinder solenoid
and drives the pump motor based on a signal from the skid control ECU (master cylinder
solenoid).
DTC No.
DTC Detecting Condition
Trouble Areas
C1253
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