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

Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual / Engine Immobiliser / Engine Immobiliser System(w/ Smart Key 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.
If the problem only occurs in certain locations or at certain times of day, check for wave interference.
If the vehicle components are added, check for wave interference from the added components.

Engine Immobiliser System (w/ Smart Key System)

Symptom	Suspected Area	See page
Security indicator light does not blink	Proceed to "Security Indicator Light Does not Blink"
Engine immobiliser system does not operate properly	Proceed to "Immobiliser System does not Operate Properly"
Engine cannot be started*1	Certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly)
	ECM
	SFI system
Power source mode cannot be changed*1	Engine switch
Power source mode cannot be changed*1	Certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly)
Steering lock lock/unlock not possible*2	Steering lock ECU (steering lock actuator or upr bracket assembly)

*1: Refer to Problem Symptoms Table for Smart Key System (for Start Function).
*2: Refer to Problem Symptoms Table for Steering Lock System.

How To Proceed With Troubleshooting

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT HINT: Use this procedure to troubleshoot the engine immobiliser system. *: Use the Techstream. PROCEDURE 1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO W ...

Registration

REGISTRATION PROCEDURE 1. DESCRIPTION OF CODE REGISTRATION HINT: Registering an ID code enables the entry and start function, wireless door lock control function and engine immobiliser ...

Other materials:

Clearance Sonar Main Switch Circuit
DESCRIPTION The back sonar or clearance sonar switch assembly is installed at the base of the driver side of the instrument panel. When the back sonar or clearance sonar switch assembly is turned on, an on signal is sent to the clearance warning ECU assembly. The intuitive parking assist syste ...

All Door Entry Lock/Unlock Functions do not Operate, but Wireless Functions Operate
DESCRIPTION When the wireless operation can be used to lock and unlock the doors, communication between the electrical key and TPMS receiver assembly and certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) is normal. If the entry lock and unlock functions do not operate, the entry cancel function may ...

Malfunction of ID-BOX Recognition (B278D)
DESCRIPTION When the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) detects an input signal indicating that the vehicle is equipped with an ID code box even though the ID code box is not registered, the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) stores this DTC. DTC Code DTC ...