Toyota Tacoma 2015-2018 Service Manual: 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 listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as necessary.
- Inspect the fuses and relays related to this system before inspecting the suspected areas below.
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While in 2WD, even when the transfer position switch is turned to a position other than 2WD, the 4WD indicator light (green) and 4LO indicator light do not illuminate |
ECU power source circuit |
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CAN communication system |
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Combination meter assembly |
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Transfer position switch |
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4 wheel drive control ECU |
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While in 4WD, even when the transfer position switch is turned to a position other than H4, the 4WD indicator light (green) remains on and the 4LO indicator light does not illuminate |
ECU power source circuit |
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Clutch start switch circuit (for Manual Transmission) |
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Transfer position switch |
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4 wheel drive control ECU |
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While in 4WD, even when the transfer position switch is turned to a position other than L4, the 4WD indicator light (green) and 4LO indicator light remain illuminated |
ECU power source circuit |
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Transfer position switch |
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4 wheel drive control ECU |
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CAN communication system |
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The 4WD indicator light (green) continues blinking after the transfer position switch is operated |
ECU power source circuit |
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Transfer shift actuator assembly (transfer shift motor) |
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A.D.D. actuator (differential vacuum actuator assembly) (A.D.D. shift motor) |
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Transfer shift actuator assembly (limit switch, 4WD detection switch or L4 detection switch) |
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A.D.D. actuator (differential vacuum actuator assembly) (limit switch or A.D.D. position switch) |
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4 wheel drive control ECU |
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The 4LO indicator light continues blinking after the transfer position switch is operated |
ECU power source circuit |
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Clutch start switch circuit (for Manual Transmission) |
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Transfer shift actuator assembly (transfer shift motor) |
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Transfer shift actuator assembly (limit switch, 4WD detection switch or L4 detection switch) |
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4 wheel drive control ECU |
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Blinking: Blinks at 0.5 second intervals (0.5 seconds on and 0.5 seconds off)
Dtc Check / Clear
DTC CHECK / CLEAR
1. CHECK DTC
(a) Check the DTCs.
(1) Turn the ignition switch off.
(2) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
(3) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(4) Turn the Techstream on.
(5) ...
Terminals Of Ecu
TERMINALS OF ECU
1. CHECK 4 WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL ECU
Text in Illustration
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Component with harness connected
(4 Wheel Drive Control ECU)
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Other materials:
On-vehicle Inspection
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. CHECK BATTERY CONDITION
NOTICE:
If the battery is weak or if the engine is difficult to start, recharge the battery
and perform inspections again before returning the vehicle to the customer.
(a) Check the battery for damage or deformation. If severe damage, ...
Precaution
PRECAUTION
HANDLING PRECAUTION FOR CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM
(a) Turn the cruise control system off using the cruise control main switch (ON-OFF
button) when not using the cruise control system.
(b) Be careful as the vehicle speed increases when driving downhill with the
cruise control system con ...
On-vehicle Inspection
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL SOLENOID ASSEMBLY (for Intake Side)
(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
(b) Start the engine.
(c) Turn the Techstream on.
(d) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Active Test / Control the
Intake VVT OCV D ...