Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: Vehicle Control History

Starter Relay Circuit Short to Battery (P061512)

DESCRIPTION While the engine is being cranked, positive battery voltage is applied to terminal STA of the ECM. If the ECM detects the starter control (STA) signal while the vehicle is being drive ...

Brake Switch "B" Circuit Short to Battery (P070312)

DESCRIPTION The purpose of this circuit is to prevent the engine from stalling while driving in lock-up when the brakes are suddenly applied. When the brake pedal is depressed, this switch sends a ...

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Definition Of Terms
DEFINITION OF TERMS Term Definition Monitor description Description of what the ECM monitors and how it detects malfunctions (monitoring purpose and details). Related DTCs Group of diagnostic trouble codes that are ou ...

ECU Power Source Circuit
DESCRIPTION The IG circuit is the power source for the tire pressure warning ECU and receiver. WIRING DIAGRAM CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT NOTICE: When replacing the tire pressure warning ECU and receiver, read the transmitter IDs stored in the old ECU using the Techstream and write th ...

Data List / Active Test
DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST 1. ACTIVE TEST HINT: Using the Techstream to perform Active Tests allows relays, VSVs, actuators and other items to be operated without removing any parts. This non-intrusive functional inspection can be very useful because intermittent operation may be discovered befo ...