Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: While Alarm is Armed, Battery is Reconnected but Alarm does not Sound
DESCRIPTION
While the alarm is armed, the EEPROM inside the main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) will remember the armed state even if the battery is disconnected, and the alarm will sound when the battery is reconnected.
If the alarm does not sound when the battery is reconnected, the alarm may not have been set, or there may be a malfunction in the main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU).
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
NOTICE:
Before replacing the main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU), refer to Registration
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- *1: w/ Smart Key System
PROCEDURE
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CHECK SECURITY INDICATOR LIGHT OPERATION |
(a) Close all doors and the engine hood.
(b) Lock the doors using wireless operation*1, key linked operation or entry operation*2.
- *1: w/ Wireless Door Lock System
- *2: w/ Smart Key System
(c) Check that the security indicator light illuminates.
(d) After 30 seconds have elapsed, check that the security indicator light changes from illuminated to flashing.
HINT:
The illumination status of the security indicator light can be used to determine whether the theft deterrent system is set or unset.
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REPLACE MAIN BODY ECU (MULTIPLEX NETWORK BODY ECU) |
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GO TO THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM CANNOT BE SET OR UNSET |
Some Alarm Functions do not Operate
DESCRIPTION
When the alarm sounds, the following alarm functions operate: the roof console
box assembly and No. 1 room light assembly illuminates, and the headlights, taillights
and hazard lights ...
While Alarm is Armed, Engine Hood is opened but Alarm does not Sound
DESCRIPTION
A situation in which the alarm is armed but does not sound when the hood is opened
can be caused when the main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) cannot detect
whether the hood cou ...
Other materials:
Brake Warning Light Remains ON
DESCRIPTION
The skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) is connected to the combination
meter assembly via CAN communication.
If any of the following is detected, the brake warning light remains on:
The skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) connector is disconnected
from the ...
Freeze Frame Data
FREEZE FRAME DATA
1. DESCRIPTION
The ECM records vehicle and driving condition information as freeze frame data
the moment a DTC is stored. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can be helpful
in determining whether the vehicle was moving or stationary, whether the engine
was warmed up or ...
Installation
INSTALLATION
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
PROCEDURE
1. INSTALL REAR AIRBAG SENSOR LH
(a) Check that the ignition switch is OFF.
(b) Check that the cable is disconnected from the battery negative (-) terminal.
CAUTION:
After disconnecting the cable from the terminal, wait for at least 90 seconds
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