Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: On-vehicle Inspection
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR BOLT
(a) Remove the camshaft timing oil control solenoid assembly (See page
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(b) Check that the plunger strokes when the plunger in the center of the camshaft timing gear bolt is pressed. Standard stroke: 4.5 mm (0.177 in.) or more HINT: When pressing the plunger, there is a stepped feeling but this is not a malfunction. If the result is not as specified, replace the camshaft timing gear bolt. |
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(c) Install the camshaft timing oil control solenoid assembly (See page
).
Components
COMPONENTS
ILLUSTRATION
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Removal
REMOVAL
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
NOTICE:
If one of the camshaft timing gear bolts is already removed, do not remove any
other camshaft timing gear bolts.
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER C ...
Other materials:
Diagnosis System
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM
1. DESCRIPTION
(a) When troubleshooting OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics) vehicles, an OBD II scan
tool (complying with SAE J1978) must be connected to the DLC3 (Data Link Connector
3) of the vehicle. Various data in the vehicle ECM (Engine Control Module) can be
then read.
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Precaution
PRECAUTION
1. IGNITION SWITCH EXPRESSION
HINT:
The type of ignition switch used on this model differs depending on the specifications
of the vehicle. The expressions listed in the table below are used in this section.
Expression
Ignition Switch (Position)
Engin ...
Lost Communication with ECM / PCM (U0100,U0140,U0142,U0155,U1117)
DESCRIPTION
These DTCs are stored when there is a CAN communication malfunction between the
certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly), ECM, main body ECU (multiplex network
body ECU) or combination meter assembly, and data from the option connector (bus
buffer ECU) cannot be received.
HINT: ...
