Toyota Tacoma 2015-2018 Service Manual: How To Proceed With Troubleshooting

Toyota Tacoma 2015-2018 Service Manual / Door Lock / Wireless Door Lock Control System(w/ Smart Key System) / How To Proceed With Troubleshooting

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

HINT:

The wireless door lock control system troubleshooting procedure is based on the premise that the power door lock control system is operating normally. Check the power door lock control system first before troubleshooting the wireless door lock control system. Use this procedure to troubleshoot the wireless door lock control system.
*: Use the Techstream.

PROCEDURE

1.	VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP

2.	CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS

HINT:

In troubleshooting, confirm that the problem symptoms have been accurately identified. Preconceptions should be discarded in order to make an accurate judgment. To clearly understand what the problem symptoms are, it is extremely important to ask the customer about the problem and the conditions at the time the malfunction occurred.
Gather as much information as possible for reference. Past problems that seem unrelated may also help in some cases.
The following 5 items are important points in the problem analysis:

What	Vehicle model, system name
When	Date, time, occurrence frequency
Where	Road conditions
Under what conditions?	Running conditions, driving conditions, weather conditions
How did it happen?	Problem symptoms

3.	INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE

(a) Measure the battery voltage.

Standard voltage:

11 to 14 V

If the voltage is below 11 V, recharge or replace the battery before proceeding to the next step.

4.	INSPECT COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM*

(a) Use the Techstream to check if the CAN communication system is functioning normally.

Click here

Result	Proceed to
DTC is not output	A
DTC is output	B

GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

5.	CHECK DTC OUTPUT (WIRELESS DOOR LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM)

(a) Clear the DTCs.

Click here (b) Recheck for DTCs.

(b) Recheck for DTCs.

Result	Proceed to
DTC is not output	A
DTC is output	B

GO TO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART

6.	PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

(a) Refer to Problem Symptoms Table.

Click here

Result	Proceed to
Fault is not listed in Problem Symptoms Table.	A
Fault is listed in Problem Symptoms Table.	B

GO TO STEP 8

7.	OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING*

(a) Operation Check

Click here (b) Terminals of ECU

(b) Terminals of ECU

Click here (c) Data List / Active Test

Click here

8.	REPAIR OR REPLACE

9.	CONFIRMATION TEST

END

Precaution

PRECAUTION 1. PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING TECHSTREAM (a) When using the Techstream with the engine switch off to troubleshoot: Connect the Techstream to the vehicle, and turn a courtesy light switch on ...

System Description

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 1. WIRELESS DOOR LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM The wireless door lock control system can be used to lock and unlock all doors from a distance. The system is controlled by an electrical ke ...

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