Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: 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 detection logic.
NOTICE:
- All DTCs and freeze frame data will be cleared if: 1) the Techstream is used to change the ECM from normal mode to check mode or vice versa; or 2) during check mode, the ignition switch is turned from ON to ACC or off.
- Before changing to check mode, make a note of the DTCs and freeze frame data.
2. CHECK MODE PROCEDURE
(a) Make sure that the following conditions are met:
(1) Battery voltage is 11 V or higher.
(2) The throttle valve is fully closed.
(3) The shift lever is in neutral.
(4) The A/C switch is off.
(b) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
(c) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(d) Turn the Techstream on.
(e) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Transmission / Utility / Check Mode.
(f) Check that the MIL flashes as shown in the illustration.
(g) Start the engine. The MIL should turn off after the engine starts.
(h) Simulate the conditions of the malfunction described by the customer.
(i) Using the Techstream, check for DTCs and freeze frame data.
Terminals Of Ecm
TERMINALS OF ECM
HINT:
The standard normal voltage between each pair of ECM terminals is shown in the
table below. The appropriate conditions for checking each pair of terminals are
also indic ...
Data List / Active Test
DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST
1. DATA LIST
NOTICE:
In the table below, the values listed under "Normal Condition" are reference
values. Do not depend solely on these reference values when dec ...
Other materials:
Blind Spot Monitor Sensor Communication Stop Mode
DESCRIPTION
Detection Item
Symptom
Trouble Area
Blind Spot Monitor Sensor Communication Stop Mode
Either Condition is met:
Communication stop for "Blind Spot Monitor Master" is indicated
on the "Communic ...
Steering Angle Sensor (C1A47)
DESCRIPTION
The millimeter wave radar sensor assembly receives steering angle information
from the steering angle sensor (spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly). If the millimeter
wave radar sensor assembly detects a steering angle sensor (spiral cable with sensor
sub-assembly) malfunction, D ...
AUTO LSD Indicator Light Remains ON
DESCRIPTION
During normal mode, pressing the VSC OFF switch for a short amount of time changes
vehicle to AUTO LSD mode.
WIRING DIAGRAM
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
NOTICE:
When replacing the brake actuator assembly, perform calibration (See page
).
PROCEDURE
1.
CHECK ...
