Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: TRAC OFF Indicator Light does not Come ON

Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual / Brake Control / Dynamic Control Systems / Vehicle Stability Control System(for Hydraulic Brake Booster) / TRAC OFF Indicator Light does not Come ON

DESCRIPTION

Refer to TRAC OFF Indicator Light Remains ON (See page WIRING DIAGRAM ).

WIRING DIAGRAM

Refer to TRAC OFF Indicator Light Remains ON (See page CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT ).

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

When replacing the skid control ECU (master cylinder solenoid), perform calibration (See page ).
Inspect the fuses for circuits related to this system before performing the following inspection procedure.

PROCEDURE

1.	CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING)

2.	INSPECT SKID CONTROL ECU (CSW TERMINAL)

(a) Disconnect the S1 skid control ECU (master cylinder solenoid) connector.

(b) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection	Switch Condition	Specified Condition
S1-9 (CSW) - Body ground	VSC OFF switch not pushed in	10 kΩ or higher
S1-9 (CSW) - Body ground	VSC OFF switch pushed in	Below 1 Ω

Text in Illustration

*a	Front view of wire harness connector (to Skid Control ECU)

GO TO STEP 4

3.	READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (TRAC/VSC OFF MODE)

(a) Turn the ignition switch off.

(b) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

(d) Turn the Techstream on.

(e) Enter the following menus: Chassis / ABS/VSC/TRAC / Data List.

ABS/VSC/TRAC

Tester Display	Measurement Item	Control Range	Diagnostic Note
TRAC/VSC Off Mode	TRAC/VSC off mode/ Normal, TRC OFF, Unknown or VSC OFF	Normal: Normal mode TRC OFF: TRAC OFF mode VSC OFF: VSC OFF mode	-

Tester Display

Measurement Item

Control Range

Diagnostic Note

TRAC/VSC Off Mode

TRAC/VSC off mode/ Normal, TRC OFF, Unknown or VSC OFF

Normal: Normal mode

TRC OFF: TRAC OFF mode

VSC OFF: VSC OFF mode

(f) Check that the mode display changes according to VSC OFF switch operation.

OK:

Display changes according to switch operation.

GO TO METER / GAUGE SYSTEM (HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING)

REPLACE MASTER CYLINDER SOLENOID

4.	INSPECT VSC OFF SWITCH

REPLACE VSC OFF SWITCH

5.	INSPECT ROOF CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (MASTER CYLINDER SOLENOID - VSC OFF SWITCH)

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (MASTER CYLINDER SOLENOID - ROOF CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY)

REPLACE ROOF CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY

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