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Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: Definition Of Terms

DEFINITION OF TERMS

Term

Definition

Monitor description

Description of what the ECM monitors and how it detects malfunctions (monitoring purpose and details).

Related DTCs

Group of diagnostic trouble codes that are output by the ECM based on the same malfunction detection logic.

Typical enabling condition

Preconditions that allow the ECM to detect malfunctions.

With all preconditions satisfied, the ECM stores a DTC when the monitored value(s) exceeds the malfunction threshold(s).

Sequence of operation

The priority order that is applied to monitoring if multiple sensors and components are used to detect the malfunction.

While one sensor is being monitored, the next sensor or component will not be monitored.

Required sensor / Components

The sensors and components that are used by the ECM to detect malfunctions.

Frequency of operation

The number of times that the ECM checks for malfunctions per driving cycle.

"Once per driving cycle" means that the ECM detects a malfunction only once during a single driving cycle.

"Continuous" means that the ECM detects a malfunction every time the enabling conditions are met.

Duration

The minimum time for which the ECM must detect a continuous deviation in the monitored value(s) in order to store a DTC. Timing begins after the "typical enabling conditions" are met.

Typical malfunction thresholds

Value beyond which the ECM will determine that there is a malfunction and store a DTC.

MIL operation

MIL illumination timing after a malfunction is detected.

"Immediate" means that the ECM illuminates the MIL the instant the ECM determines that there is a malfunction.

"2 driving cycles" means that the ECM illuminates the MIL if the same malfunction is detected again in the next driving cycle.

Component operating range

Normal operation range of sensors and solenoids under normal driving conditions.

Use these ranges as a reference.

They cannot be used to judge if a sensor or solenoid is defective or not.

Precaution
PRECAUTION 1. PRECAUTION NOTICE: When disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal, initialize the following systems after the cable is reconnected (See page ). ...

Parts Location
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Other materials:

Short to +B in Outer Mirror Indicator(Slave) (C1AB1)
DESCRIPTION This DTC is stored when the blind spot monitor sensor RH detects a +B short in the blind spot monitor indicator RH. DTC Code DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area C1AB1 With the blind spot monitor main switch assembly (warni ...

Diagnosis System
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM 1. DESCRIPTION The 4 wheel drive control ECU records DTCs when the ECU detects a malfunction in the ECU itself or in system circuits. The DTCs can be read through the DLC3 of the vehicle. When the system seems to be malfunctioning, use the Techstream to check for malfunctions ...

Seatback table
Front passenger’s seatback can be used as a temporary table only when the vehicle is stopped. Fold down the front passenger’s seat to use the seatback table. CAUTION ■Caution while driving Observe the following precautions to avoid death or serious injury. ●Do not set up the ...

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