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.
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Symptom |
Suspected Area |
See page |
|---|---|---|
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Hard steering |
Tires (Improperly inflated) |
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Power steering fluid level (Low) |
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Drive belt (Loose) (2TR-FE) |
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Drive belt (Loose) (2GR-FKS) |
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Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) |
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Steering system joints (Worn) |
- |
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Suspension arm ball joints (Worn) |
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Steering column (Binding) |
- |
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Vane pump (2TR-FE) |
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Vane pump (2GR-FKS) |
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Power steering link (2TR-FE) |
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Power steering link (2GR-FKS) |
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Poor return |
Tires (Improperly inflated) |
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Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) |
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Steering column (Binding) |
- |
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Power steering link (2TR-FE) |
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Power steering link (2GR-FKS) |
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Excessive play |
Steering system joints (Worn) |
- |
|
Suspension arm ball joints (Worn) |
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Intermediate shaft, Sliding yoke (Worn) |
- |
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Front wheel bearing (Worn) |
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Power steering link (2TR-FE) |
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Power steering link (2GR-FKS) |
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Abnormal noise |
Power steering fluid level (Low) |
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Steering system joints (Worn) |
- |
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Vane pump (2TR-FE) |
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Vane pump (2GR-FKS) |
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Power steering link (2TR-FE) |
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Power steering link (2GR-FKS) |
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Precaution
PRECAUTION
1. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS FOR STEERING SYSTEM
(a) Care must be taken when replacing parts. Incorrect replacement could affect
the performance of the steering system and result in driving ...
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Automatic Disconnecting Differential Motor Control Circuit Open (P17A0)
DESCRIPTION
This DTC is output when an open circuit in the A.D.D. shift motor drive circuit
is detected.
DTC No.
Detection Item
DTC Detection Condition
Trouble Area
P17A0
Automatic Disconnecting Differential Motor Control Ci ...
Communication Error from ECM to VSC (P1631)
DESCRIPTION
The ECM sends signals such as A/T information signals, dynamic radar cruise control
operation signals, brake operation demand signals, and buzzer operation demand signals
to the skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) when the dynamic radar cruise
control is operating. Therefor ...
