Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: Diagnosis System
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM
1. DESCRIPTION
(a) Air conditioning system data and the Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) can be read through 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 troubleshooting.
2. CHECK DLC3
(a) Check the DLC3 (See page .gif)
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3. LIST OF OPERATION METHODS
(a) By operating each of the air conditioning control switches as shown in the diagram below, it is possible to enter diagnostic check mode.
4. INDICATOR CHECK
(a) Turn the ignition switch off.
(b) Turn the ignition switch to ON while pressing the air conditioning panel "AUTO" switch and "Recirculation/Fresh" switch simultaneously. Hold both switches until the indicator check screen appears.
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(c) The indicator check is automatically performed when panel diagnosis is activated. Check that the indicators light up and go off 4 times at 1 second intervals continuously.
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On |
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Off |
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HINT:
- The sensor check automatically starts when the indicator check is completed.
- Press the "OFF" switch to cancel check mode.
5. SENSOR CHECK (DTC CHECK)
(a) Start the engine and warm it up.
(b) Perform the indicator check.
HINT:
After the indicator check is completed, the system enters DTC check mode automatically.
(c) Read the DTCs displayed on the display.
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NOTICE:
In sensor check mode, which is automatically entered after indicator check mode, troubleshooting may be partially performed. Be sure to perform the sensor check again.
HINT:
Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart for details of the codes (See page
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- When there are no problems, DTC 00 is output.
- As an example, the illustration shows that DTC 12 is output.
(d) If the steps are difficult to read because they change automatically, press the "driver side TEMP UP" switch to display the steps one at a time so that they can be read easily. The items are displayed step by step each time the "driver side TEMP UP" switch is pressed.
HINT:
Press the "OFF" switch to finish panel diagnosis.
6. SENSOR CHECK (CLEAR DTC)
(a) During the sensor check, press the "Mirror Heater" switch and "Rear DEF" switch simultaneously.
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System Description
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
1. GENERAL
(a) The air conditioning system has the following controls.
Control
Outline
Neural Network Control
This control is ca ...
Problem Symptoms Table
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
HINT:
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 lis ...
Other materials:
Inspection
INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT HAZARD WARNING SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY (AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL ASSEMBLY)
(a) Check the resistance.
(1) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
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Component withou ...
Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART
If a trouble code is displayed during the DTC check, check the circuit listed
for the code in the table below (proceed to the page listed for that circuit).
1. Occupant Detection ECU
HINT:
When DTC B1650/32 is detected as a result of troubleshooting the Supplement ...
Installation
INSTALLATION
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
The following procedures are for BD22 (w/ Differential Lock).
PROCEDURE
1. INSTALL REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY
(a) Clean the contact surfaces of the rear differential carrier assembly and
axle housing.
(b) Install the rear differential carri ...
