Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: Problem Symptoms Table
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
HINT:
- Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms. If multiple suspected areas are listed, the potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as necessary.
- Inspect the fuses and relays related to this system before inspecting the suspected areas below.
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Symptom |
Suspected Area |
See page |
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Oil leak from front differential |
Oil (level too high or wrong grade) |
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Front differential side gear shaft oil seal (worn or damaged) |
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Companion flange (loose or damaged) |
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Oil leak from rear differential |
Oil (level too high or wrong grade) |
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Rear differential carrier oil seal (worn or damaged) |
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Companion flange (loose or damaged) |
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Oil leak from front drive pinion shaft |
Oil (level too high or wrong grade) |
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Front differential carrier oil seal (worn or damaged) |
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Companion flange (loose or damaged) |
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Oil leak from rear drive pinion shaft |
Oil (level too high or wrong grade) |
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Rear differential carrier oil seal (worn or damaged) |
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Companion flange (loose or damaged) |
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After differential lock switch is operated, rear differential lock indicator light remains off or illuminated |
ECU power source circuit |
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Differential lock switch |
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4 wheel drive control ECU |
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CAN communication system |
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Combination meter assembly |
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How To Proceed With Troubleshooting
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
Use the following procedure listed to troubleshoot the differential
system (w/ Differential Lock).
*: Use the Techstream.
PROCEDURE
1 ...
System Description
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
1. DESCRIPTION
The differential system (w/ Differential Lock) directly connects the
rear left and right wheels so that even if one wheel slips while driving
where d ...
Other materials:
Initialization
INITIALIZATION
1. ZERO POINT CALIBRATION
NOTICE:
Make sure that the front passenger seat is not occupied before performing the
operation.
HINT:
Perform the zero point calibration and sensitivity check if any of the following
conditions apply.
The occupant detection ECU is replaced. ...
Slip Indicator Light does not Come ON
DESCRIPTION
Refer to Slip Indicator Light Remains ON (See page
).
WIRING DIAGRAM
Refer to Slip Indicator Light Remains ON (See page
).
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
NOTICE:
When replacing the skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly), perform zero point
calibration and store system informatio ...
Vsc Off Switch
Components
COMPONENTS
ILLUSTRATION
Inspection
INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT VSC OFF SWITCH
(a) Check the resistance.
(1) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Text in Illustration
*a
Component without h ...
