Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: Check For Intermittent Problems
CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS
HINT:
Inspect the vehicle ECM using check mode. Intermittent problems are easier to detect with the Techstream when the ECM is in check mode. In check mode, the ECM uses 1 trip detection logic, which is more sensitive to malfunctions than normal mode (default), which uses 2 trip detection logic.
- Clear DTCs (See page
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). - Switch the ECM from normal mode to check mode using the Techstream (See
page ).
- Perform a simulation test (See page
).
- Check and wiggle the harness(es), connector(s) and terminal(s) (See
page ).
System Diagram
SYSTEM DIAGRAM
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How To Proceed With Troubleshooting
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
Use the following procedure to troubleshoot the manual transaxle system.
*: Use the Techstream.
PROCEDURE
1.
VEHICLE BROUGH ...
Other materials:
Open in One Side of Bus 2 Branch Line
DESCRIPTION
When the CAN bus main lines are normal (no open, short to ground, short to +B
or short between lines) and there is an ECU or sensor on the "Communication Bus
Check" screen that is indicated as not communicating or whose connection status
on the "Communication Bus Ch ...
Rear Differential Lock Solenoid Circuit High (P17C1)
DESCRIPTION
This DTC is output when a malfunction is detected due to a battery short occurring
in the differential lock coil drive circuit of the rear differential.
DTC No.
Detection Item
DTC Detection Condition
Trouble Area
P17C1
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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 a ...
