Toyota Tacoma 2015-2018 Service Manual: Check Mode Procedure
CHECK MODE PROCEDURE
1. DESCRIPTION
(a) Check mode has a higher sensitivity to malfunctions and can detect malfunctions that normal mode cannot detect. Check mode can also detect all the malfunctions that normal mode can detect. In check mode, DTCs are detected with 1 trip detection logic.
2. CHECK MODE PROCEDURE
(a) Make sure that the following conditions are met:
(1) Battery positive voltage 11 V or higher.
(2) Throttle valve fully closed.
(3) Shift lever in P or N.
(4) Air conditioning off.
(b) Turn the ignition switch off.
(c) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
(d) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(e) Turn the Techstream on.
(f) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Utility / Check Mode.
(g) Change the ECM to check mode. Make sure the MIL flashes as shown in the illustration.
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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 entering check mode, make notes of the DTCs and freeze frame data.
(h) Start the engine. The MIL should turn off after the engine starts.
(i) Perform Monitor Drive Pattern for the ECT test (See page
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(Or, simulate the conditions of the malfunction described by the customer.)
(j) After simulating the malfunction conditions, use the Techstream to check the DTC and freeze frame data.
Terminals Of Ecm
TERMINALS OF ECM
1. ECM
HINT:
The standard voltage between each pair of ECM terminals is shown in the table
below. In the table, first follow the information under "Condition". Look u ...
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 p ...
Other materials:
Removal
REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and rear seat cushion assembly.
2. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK HINGE COVER
(a) Disengage the 6 claws to remove the 2 rear seatback hinge covers.
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Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART
Charging System
DTC Code
Detection Item
Warning Indicate
Memory
SAE
See page
P161A87
Lost Communication with Alternator Missing Message
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DTC stored
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Automatic Transmission
The mode or selected gear is shown
in the instrument cluster.
P : This position locks the drive
wheels. It is the best position to use
when starting the engine because
the vehicle cannot move easily.
Warning:
It is dangerous to get out of the
vehicle if the shift lever is not fully
in P (Park) wit ...
