Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: System Description
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
1. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
(a) The Electronic Controlled Automatic Transmission (ECT) is an automatic transmission that has its shift timing electronically controlled by the ECM. The ECM detects electrical signals that indicate engine and driving conditions, and controls the shift point, based on driver's habits and road conditions. As a result, fuel efficiency and transmission performance are improved.
Shift shock has been reduced by controlling the engine and transmission simultaneously.
In addition, the ECT has features such as:
- Diagnostic function.
- Fail-safe function for use when a malfunction occurs.
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 ...
System Diagram
SYSTEM DIAGRAM
The configuration of the electronic control system in the AC60E automatic transmission
is as shown in the following chart.
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Other materials:
Precaution
PRECAUTION
1. DOOR CONTROL RECEIVER EXPRESSIONS
(a) The type of door control receiver used on this model differs according to
the specifications of the vehicle. The expressions listed in the table below are
used in this section.
Vehicle Specification
Part Name in Manual
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Customize Parameters
CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERS
PROCEDURE
1. CUSTOMIZE WIRELESS DOOR LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (w/ Smart Key System)
HINT:
The following items can be customized.
NOTICE:
When the customer requests a change in a function, first make sure that
the function can be customized.
Be sure to make a not ...
Event data recorder
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose
of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as
an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding
how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is ...
