Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: Diagnosis System
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM
1. DESCRIPTION
(a) To check DTCs, connect the Techstream to the Data Link Connector 3 (DLC3)
of the vehicle. The Techstream displays DTCs and freeze frame data. The DTCs and
freeze frame data can be cleared with the Techstream (See page
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2. NORMAL MODE AND CHECK MODE
(a) The diagnosis system operates in "normal mode" during normal vehicle use. In normal mode, "2 trip detection logic" is used to ensure accurate detection of malfunctions. "Check mode" is also available to technicians as an option. In check mode, "1 trip detection logic" is used for simulating malfunction symptoms and increasing the system's ability to detect malfunctions, including intermittent malfunctions.
3. 2 TRIP DETECTION LOGIC
(a) When a malfunction is first detected, the malfunction is stored as a pending DTC in the ECM memory (1st trip). If the same malfunction is detected during the next drive cycle, the DTC is stored (2nd trip).
4. FREEZE FRAME DATA
(a) The Techstream records freeze frame data in 5 different instances: 1) 3 times before the DTC is stored, 2) once when the DTC is stored, and 3) once after the DTC is stored. These sets of data can be used to simulate the vehicle condition around the time when the malfunction occurred. The data may help in finding the cause of the malfunction, or in judging if the DTC was caused by a temporary malfunction.
5. CHECK DATA LINK CONNECTOR 3 (DLC3)
(a) Check the DLC3 (See page ).
Problem Symptoms Table
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms. If multiple
suspected areas are listed, the potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order
of pro ...
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 ...
Other materials:
Cruise SET Indicator Light Circuit
DESCRIPTION
The ECM illuminates the cruise control SET indicator by sending indicator output
demand signals to the combination meter assembly via CAN communication. The cruise
control SET indicator illuminates when the dynamic radar cruise control system is
controlling vehicle speed. The crui ...
Diagnosis System
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM
1. DESCRIPTION
(a) The power window control system data can be read from the Data Link Connector
3 (DLC3) of the vehicle. When the system seems to be malfunctioning, use the Techstream
to check for malfunctions and perform repairs.
2. CHECK DLC3
(a) Check the DLC3 (See page ...
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 ...
