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

Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual / Meter / Gauge / Display / Meter / Gauge System / How To Proceed With Troubleshooting

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

HINT:

Use these procedures to troubleshoot the combination meter.
*: Use the Techstream.

PROCEDURE

1.	VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP

2.	INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE

Standard voltage:

11 to 14 V

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

3.	CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM*

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

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

GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

4.	REFER TO PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

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

GO TO STEP 6

5.	CONDUCT OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING*

(a) Data List/Active Test

Click here

(b) Terminals of ECU

Click here

6.	ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE

7.	CONDUCT CONFIRMATION TEST*

END

Customize Parameters

CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERS 1. CUSTOMIZE METER / GAUGE SYSTEM (a) Customizing with the Techstream (1) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3. (2) Turn the ignition switch to ON. (3) Turn the Techstream on. ...

System Description

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION Text in Illustration *a Indication Example *b Tachometer *c Engine Coolant Temperature Receiver Gauge ...

Other materials:

Check Bus 3 Line for Short to +B
DESCRIPTION There may be a short circuit between one of the CAN bus lines and +B when no resistance exists between terminal 6 (CA3H) of the central gateway ECU (network gateway ECU) and terminal 16 (BAT) of the DLC3, or terminal 21 (CA3L) of the central gateway ECU (network gateway ECU) and t ...

Disassembly
DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE 1. INSPECT CONNECTING ROD THRUST CLEARANCE (a) Using a dial indicator, measure the thrust clearance while moving the connecting rod back and forth. Standard thrust clearance: 0.15 to 0.40 mm (0.00591 to 0.0157 in.) Maximum thrust clearance: 0.50 ...

Master Module Horizontal Axis Misalignment (C1AC1)
DESCRIPTION This DTC is stored when the angle of the blind spot monitor sensor LH deviates more than the allowable range from the horizontal axis. HINT: If drum tester such as a speedometer tester, brake/speedometer combination tester or chassis dynamometer is used with the blind spot monitor ...