Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: Problem Symptoms Table

Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual / Steering Column / Steering Lock System / 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.

Steering Lock System

Symptom	Suspected Area	See page
Steering lock does not lock	Refer to "Steering Lock does not Lock"
Steering does not unlock (engine cannot be started)	Refer to "Unable to Unlock Steering Wheel (Engine cannot Start)"

How To Proceed With Troubleshooting

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT HINT: Use the following procedures to troubleshoot the steering lock system. *: Use the Techstream. PROCEDURE 1. VEHICLE BROUGHT ...

Diagnosis System

DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM 1. DESCRIPTION (a) The steering lock ECU (steering lock actuator or UPR bracket assembly) stores DTCs when a malfunction occurs in the system. These DTCs can be confirmed by using ...

Other materials:

Data List / Active Test
DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST 1. DATA LIST HINT: Using the Techstream to read the Data List allows the values or states of switches, sensors, actuators and other items to be read without removing any parts. This non-intrusive inspection can be very useful because intermittent conditions or signals ...

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 COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Off Road Package) 2. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 3. REMOVE ...

Child restraint systems
A child restraint system for a small child or baby must itself be properly restrained on the seat with the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt. The laws of all 50 states of the U.S.A. and Canada now require the use of child restraint systems. Points to remember Studies have shown that instal ...