Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: System Description
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
1. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
(a) The Electronic Controlled Automatic Transmission (ECT) is an automatic transmission that has its shift timing electronically controlled by the ECM. The ECM detects electrical signals that indicate engine and driving conditions, and controls the shift point, based on driver's habits and road conditions. As a result, fuel efficiency and transmission performance are improved.
Shift shock has been reduced by controlling the engine and transmission simultaneously.
In addition, the ECT has features such as:
- Diagnostic function.
- Fail-safe function for use when a malfunction occurs.
How To Proceed With Troubleshooting
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
The ECM of this system is connected to the CAN communication system.
Therefore, before starting troubleshooting, make sure to check that there
is no tro ...
System Diagram
SYSTEM DIAGRAM
The configuration of the electronic control system in the AC60E automatic transmission
is as shown in the following chart.
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Other materials:
Multi-terrain Select Switch
Components
COMPONENTS
ILLUSTRATION
Removal
REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE MULTI-TERRAIN SELECT SWITCH (DRIVE MONITOR SWITCH)
(a) Disengage the 2 claws to remove the multi-terrain select switch (drive
monitor switch).
Inspection ...
VSC OFF Indicator Light Remains ON
DESCRIPTION
In 2WD mode:
Operation of the VSC OFF switch changes the vehicle between normal mode,
TRAC OFF mode (AUTO LSD mode) and VSC OFF mode. During normal mode, pressing
the VSC OFF switch for a short amount of time changes the vehicle to TRAC
OFF mode (AUTO LSD mode), TR ...
Precaution
PRECAUTION
1. The type of ignition switch used on this model differs depending on the specifications
of the vehicle. The expressions listed in the table below are used in this section.
Expression
Ignition Switch (Position)
Engine Switch (Condition)
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