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:
Stereo Component Amplifier Disconnected (B15D3)
DESCRIPTION
The navigation receiver assembly and stereo component amplifier assembly are
connected by the AVC-LAN communication line.
When an AVC-LAN communication error occurs between the navigation receiver assembly
and stereo component amplifier assembly, this DTC will be stored.
...
Certification ECU Communication Stop Mode
DESCRIPTION
Detection Item
Symptom
Trouble Area
Certification ECU Communication Stop Mode
Either condition is met:
Communication stop for "Certification (Smart)" is indicated
on the "Communication Bus Ch ...
Motor Power Supply Voltage Circuit (C142B-C146D)
DESCRIPTION
The motor relay and motor fail-safe relay are built into the brake actuator assembly.
During ABS, TRAC, VSC, or brake assist operation, the skid control ECU (brake
actuator assembly) turns on the motor relay to run the pump motor in the brake actuator
assembly.
When a motor system ...