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:
Air Inlet Control Servo Motor
Inspection
INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT AIR INLET CONTROL SERVO MOTOR
(a) Inspect the servo motor operation.
(1) Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 1 (FRS)
and negative (-) lead to terminals 2 (REC), then check that the shaft rotates
clockwise s ...
Rear Differential Lock Solenoid Circuit Low (P17C0)
DESCRIPTION
This DTC is output when a malfunction is detected due to a short to ground occurring
in the differential lock coil drive circuit of the rear differential.
DTC No.
Detection Item
DTC Detection Condition
Trouble Area
P17C0
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Open in Stop Light Switch Circuit (C1425)
DESCRIPTION
The skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) detects the brake operating conditions
through a signal transmitted by the stop light switch.
The skid control ECU incorporates a circuit to detect an open circuit. This DTC
is output when an open circuit is detected in the stop light ...
