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:
A/C ECU Vehicle Information Reading/Writing Processor Malfunction (B15F5)
DESCRIPTION
This DTC is stored when items controlled by the Air conditioning amplifier assembly
cannot be customized via the navigation system vehicle customization screen.
HINT:
The Air conditioning amplifier assembly controls the air conditioning system
related items that are customizable v ...
Occupant Classification System Malfunction (B1650/32)
DESCRIPTION
The occupant classification system circuit consists of the airbag sensor assembly
and the occupant classification system.
When the airbag sensor assembly receives signals from the occupant detection
ECU, it determines whether or not the instrument panel passenger without door airba ...
Vehicle Lift And Support Locations
VEHICLE LIFT AND SUPPORT LOCATIONS
1. NOTICE ABOUT VEHICLE CONDITION WHEN JACKING UP VEHICLE
(a) The vehicle must be unloaded before jacking up / lifting up the vehicle.
Never jack up / lift up a heavily loaded vehicle.
(b) When removing heavy parts such as the engine and transmission, the cent ...
