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:
Precaution
PRECAUTION
1. INITIALIZATION
NOTICE:
If the ECM is replaced, register the ECU communication ID for Engine
Immobiliser System (See page ).
Perform Registration (VIN registration) when replacing the ECM (See
page ).
HINT:
The engine learned value cannot be rese ...
On-vehicle Inspection
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT DRIVER SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT
HINT:
The seat belt warning light on the combination meter assembly is used for both
the driver seat and front passenger seat.
(a) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(b) When the driver seat belt is not fastened, check th ...
Initialization
INITIALIZATION
1. RESET MEMORY
NOTICE:
Perform Reset Memory (AT initialization) when replacing the automatic
transmission assembly, transmission valve body assembly or any of the shift
solenoid valves.
Reset Memory can be performed only with the Techstream.
HINT:
The E ...
