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.
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Symptom |
Suspected Area |
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Hard steering |
Tires (Improperly inflated) |
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Power steering fluid level (Low) |
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Drive belt (Loose) (2TR-FE) |
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Drive belt (Loose) (2GR-FKS) |
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Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) |
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Steering system joints (Worn) |
- |
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Suspension arm ball joints (Worn) |
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Steering column (Binding) |
- |
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Vane pump (2TR-FE) |
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Vane pump (2GR-FKS) |
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Power steering link (2TR-FE) |
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Power steering link (2GR-FKS) |
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Poor return |
Tires (Improperly inflated) |
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Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) |
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Steering column (Binding) |
- |
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Power steering link (2TR-FE) |
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Power steering link (2GR-FKS) |
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Excessive play |
Steering system joints (Worn) |
- |
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Suspension arm ball joints (Worn) |
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Intermediate shaft, Sliding yoke (Worn) |
- |
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Front wheel bearing (Worn) |
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Power steering link (2TR-FE) |
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Power steering link (2GR-FKS) |
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Abnormal noise |
Power steering fluid level (Low) |
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Steering system joints (Worn) |
- |
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Vane pump (2TR-FE) |
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Vane pump (2GR-FKS) |
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Power steering link (2TR-FE) |
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Power steering link (2GR-FKS) |
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Precaution
PRECAUTION
1. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS FOR STEERING SYSTEM
(a) Care must be taken when replacing parts. Incorrect replacement could affect
the performance of the steering system and result in driving ...
Other materials:
Speed Signal Malfunction (B15C2)
DESCRIPTION
The navigation receiver assembly receives a vehicle speed signal from the combination
meter assembly and information from the navigation antenna assembly, and then adjusts
the vehicle position.
The navigation receiver assembly stores this DTC when the difference between
the speed ...
Reassembly
REASSEMBLY
PROCEDURE
1. INSTALL REAR BUMPER SIDE STAY LH
(a) Install the rear bumper side stay LH with the 2 bolts.
Torque:
30 N·m {306 kgf·cm, 22 ft·lbf}
2. INSTALL REAR BUMPER SIDE STAY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure as for ...
Lost Communication with Alternator Missing Message (P161A87)
DESCRIPTION
The ECM communicates with the generator assembly via LIN communication. If a
LIN communication error is detected, the ECM stores this DTC.
DTC No.
DTC Detection Condition
Trouble Area
P161A87
Generator assembly or ECM commu ...