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:
On-vehicle Inspection
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT STEERING PAD (for Vehicle not Involved in Collision)
(a) Perform a diagnostic system check (See page
).
(b) With the steering pad installed on the vehicle, perform a visual check. If
there are any defects as mentioned below, replace the steering pad ...
Vehicle data recordings
Your Toyota is equipped with several sophisticated computers that will record
certain data, such as: • Engine speed
• Accelerator status
• Brake status
• Vehicle speed
• Shift position (except manual transmission)
The recorded data varies according to the vehicle grade level and opt ...
Data List / Active Test
DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST
HINT:
By accessing the Data List displayed by the Techstream, you can check values
of switches and sensors without removing any parts. Reading the Data List as the
first step of troubleshooting is one method to shorten diagnostic time.
1. DATA LIST FOR OCCUPANT DETECTI ...
