Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: Engine Control System Malfunction (C1201)
DESCRIPTION
If a malfunction in the engine control system is detected, VSC and TRAC operations are prohibited by the fail-safe function.
|
DTC No. |
Detection Item |
DTC Detection Condition |
Trouble Area |
|---|---|---|---|
|
C1201 |
Engine Control System Malfunction |
A malfunction signal is received from the ECM. |
Engine control system |
PROCEDURE
|
1. |
CHECK DTC (ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM) |
(a) Check if any engine control system DTC is output.
Result|
Result |
Proceed to |
|---|---|
|
DTC is not output |
A |
|
DTC is output |
B |
| A | .gif) |
USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK |
| B | |
GO TO ENGINE CONTROL (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART) |
SM Solenoid Circuit (C1225,C1468,C1469,C146A,C146B)
DESCRIPTION
These solenoids turn on when signals are received from the skid control ECU (brake
actuator assembly) and they control the pressure acting on the wheel cylinders to
control the brakin ...
ECM Communication Circuit Malfunction (C1203)
DESCRIPTION
The circuit is used to send TRAC and VSC control information from the skid control
ECU (brake actuator assembly) to the ECM, and engine control information from the
ECM to the skid co ...
Other materials:
Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART
Central Gateway ECU (Network Gateway ECU)
DTC Code
Detection Item
See page
B1003
ECU Malfunction
...
Transfer Shift Motor Control Circuit Circuit Open (P17A8)
DESCRIPTION
This DTC is output when an open circuit in the transfer shift motor drive circuit
is detected.
DTC No.
Detection Item
DTC Detection Condition
Trouble Area
P17A8
Transfer Shift Motor Control Circuit Circuit Open
...
Check For Intermittent Problems
CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS
HINT:
Inspect the vehicle ECM using check mode. Intermittent problems are easier to
detect with the Techstream when the ECM is in check mode. In check mode, the ECM
uses 1 trip detection logic, which is more sensitive to malfunctions than normal
mode (default) ...
