Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: Parts Location

Definition Of Terms

DEFINITION OF TERMS Term Definition Monitor description Description of what the ECM monitors and how it detects malfunctions (monitoring purpose ...

How To Proceed With Troubleshooting

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT HINT: The ECM of this system is connected to the CAN communication system. Therefore, before starting troubleshooting, make sure to check that there is no tro ...

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If your vehicle overheats
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating. ● The needle of the engine coolant temperature gauge (→P. 155) enters the red zone or a loss of engine power is experienced. (For example, the vehicle speed does not increase.) ● Steam comes out from under the hood. ...

Downhill Assist Control system
The downhill assist control system helps to prevent excessive speed on steep downhill descents. ■ System operation The system will operate when the vehicle is traveling under 15 mph (25 km/h) and the front-wheel drive control switch is in the L4 position. Press the DAC switch. The ind ...

While Alarm is Armed, Engine Hood is opened but Alarm does not Sound
DESCRIPTION A situation in which the alarm is armed but does not sound when the hood is opened can be caused when the main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) cannot detect whether the hood courtesy switch is open or closed. If the alarm does not sound, there may be a malfunction in the hood ...