Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: Neutral Position Switch Circuit
DESCRIPTION
The ECM uses the neutral position switch installed to the manual transmission assembly to detect when the transmission is in the neutral position.
WIRING DIAGRAM
PROCEDURE
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1. |
READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (NEUTRAL SWITCH) |
(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
(b) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(c) Turn the Techstream on.
(d) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / Neutral Switch.
(e) Read the value when the shift lever is in neutral and any other position
OK:
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Tester Display |
Condition |
Normal Condition |
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Neutral Position Switch |
Shift lever is in neutral |
ON |
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Shift lever is in any position other than neutral |
OFF |
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USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK |
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2. |
CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE (VC) |
(a) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(b) Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
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*a |
Component with harness connected (ECM) |
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Standard Voltage:
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Tester Connection |
Condition |
Specified Condition |
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E10-23 (VC) - E9-23 (ETHW) |
Ignition switch ON |
4.8 to 5.2 V |
| NG | |
GO TO SFI SYSTEM |
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3. |
CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ECM - NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH) |
(a) Disconnect the E9, E10 and E11 ECM connectors.
(b) Disconnect the N37 neutral position switch connector.
(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance:
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Tester Connection |
Condition |
Specified Condition |
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E10-23 (VC) - N37-1 (W1) |
Always |
Below 1 Ω |
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E11-22 (NPSW) - N37-2 (TMN) |
Always |
Below 1 Ω |
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E9-23 (ETHW) - N37-3 (F+) |
Always |
Below 1 Ω |
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E10-23 (VC) or N37-1 (W1) - Body ground |
Always |
10 kΩ or higher |
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E11-22 (NPSW) or N37-2 (TMN) - Body ground |
Always |
10 kΩ or higher |
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E9-23 (ETHW) or N37-3 (F+) - Body ground |
Always |
10 kΩ or higher |
| NG | |
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR |
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4. |
CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE (NPSW) |
(a) Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
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*a |
Component with harness connected (ECM) |
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Standard Voltage:
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Tester Connection |
Condition |
Specified Condition |
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E11-22 (NPSW) - E9-23 (ETHW) |
Ignition switch ON, shift lever in neutral |
2.7 to 4.3 V |
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Ignition switch ON, shift lever in any position other than neutral |
0.7 to 1.9 V |
| OK | |
REPLACE ECM |
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5. |
REPLACE NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH |
(a) Replace the neutral position switch.
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6. |
READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (NEUTRAL SWITCH) |
(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
(b) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(c) Turn the Techstream on.
(d) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / Neutral Switch.
(e) Read the value when the shift lever is in neutral and any other position
OK:
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Tester Display |
Condition |
Normal Condition |
|---|---|---|
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Neutral Switch |
Shift lever is in neutral |
ON |
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Shift lever is in any position other than neutral |
OFF |
| OK | |
END |
| NG | |
REPLACE ECM |
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 indicat ...
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Inspection
INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT TRANSMISSION FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY (w/o Smart Key System)
HINT:
If the results of the following inspections are as specified but a malfunction
has occurred, replace the transmission floor shift assembly.
(a) Inspect the wire harness.
(1) Disconnect the shift lo ...
Precaution
PRECAUTION
1. The navigation system uses an SD card containing data such as map data.
Text in Illustration
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SD Card
2. Precaution for removing the SD card
NOTICE:
The SD card contains map data and various programs for the navigation
system.
With ...
Clutch Pedal Switch
On-vehicle Inspection
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. CHECK CLUTCH START SYSTEM
(a) Check that the engine does not start when the clutch pedal is released.
(b) Check that the engine starts when the clutch pedal is fully depressed.
If necessary, replace the clutch start switch assembly.
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