Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: Check For Intermittent Problems
CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS
HINT:
Inspect the vehicle ECM using check mode. Intermittent problems are easier to detect with the Techstream when the ECM is in check mode. In check mode, the ECM uses 1 trip detection logic, which is more sensitive to malfunctions than normal mode (default), which uses 2 trip detection logic.
- Clear DTCs (See page
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). - Switch the ECM from normal mode to check mode using the Techstream (See
page ).
- Perform a simulation test (See page
).
- Check and wiggle the harness(es), connector(s) and terminal(s) (See
page ).
System Diagram
SYSTEM DIAGRAM
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How To Proceed With Troubleshooting
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
Use the following procedure to troubleshoot the manual transaxle system.
*: Use the Techstream.
PROCEDURE
1.
VEHICLE BROUGH ...
Other materials:
Check Mode Procedure
CHECK MODE PROCEDURE
1. DESCRIPTION
Check mode has a higher sensitivity to malfunctions and can detect malfunctions
that cannot be detected in normal mode. Check mode can also detect all of the malfunctions
that can be detected in normal mode. In check mode, DTCs are stored with 1 trip
detec ...
Data List / Active Test
DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST
1. DATA LIST
HINT:
Using the Techstream to read the Data List allows the values or states of switches,
sensors, actuators and other items to be read without removing any parts. This non-intrusive
inspection can be very useful because intermittent conditions or signals ...
Rear Differential Lock Position SW Stuck ON (P17BC)
DESCRIPTION
This DTC is output when an ON malfunction of the differential lock indicator
switch is detected.
DTC No.
Detection Item
DTC Detection Condition
Trouble Area
P17BC
Rear Differential Lock Position SW Stuck ON
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