Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: Diagnosis System
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM
1. DESCRIPTION
The ECU stores trouble codes when malfunctions occur.
The diagnostic system allows for reading of the trouble codes from the DLC3.
Use the Techstream to help diagnose and repair the problem.
2. CHECK DLC3
(a) Check the DLC3 (See page .gif)
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3. INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE
(a) Measure the battery voltage.
Standard voltage:
11 to 14 V
If the voltage is below 11 V, recharge or replace the battery.
4. SELF-DIAGNOSTIC MODE
(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
(b) Turn the engine switch on (IG).
(c) Turn the Techstream on.
(d) Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Smart Key / Utility / Wireless Door Lock Diagnosis Mode.
(e) Proceed to the next step in accordance with the prompts on the Techstream screen.
HINT:
The electrical key transmitter uses 2 different frequencies alternately for communication. When in self diagnostic mode, one of the channels can be selected or the channels can be automatically switched.
(f) Check that the system has switched to self-diagnostic mode by checking the wireless door lock buzzer output pattern.
(g) Check the diagnostic outputs when the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly switch is held down.
The diagnostic outputs can be checked by the interior light and wireless door lock buzzer patterns.
Result
|
Wireless Door Lock Buzzer Output |
Suspected Area |
|---|---|
|
A |
Normal (No malfunction) |
|
B |
Register wireless code |
|
C |
Wave interference or malfunction of a related component |
Problem Symptoms Table
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
HINT:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms.
If multiple suspected areas are listed, the potential causes of the symptoms
are lis ...
Dtc Check / Clear
DTC CHECK / CLEAR
1. CHECK FOR DTC
HINT:
When using the Techstream with the engine switch off to troubleshoot:
Connect the Techstream to the DLC3 and turn a courtesy light switch on and off
at 1 ...
Other materials:
Calibration
CALIBRATION
1. DESCRIPTION
(a) After replacing the VSC relevant components or performing "Front wheel alignment
adjustment", clearing and reading the sensor calibration data are necessary.
(b) Follow the chart to perform calibration.
Replacing Parts
Necessary Op ...
Using the AUX port
To use the AUX port, connect a portable player, then select “AUX” on the “Select
Audio Source” screen.
Connecting a portable audio player
■Operating portable audio players connected to the multimedia system
The volume can be adjusted using the vehicle’s audio controls. All other ...
CD cannot be Inserted / Played or CD is Ejected Right After Insertion
PROCEDURE
1.
CHECK IF A PROPER CD IS INSERTED
(a) Make sure that the CD is an audio CD or a CD with an MP3, WMA or AAC file,
and that it is not deformed, flawed, stained, deteriorated or otherwise defective.
OK:
CD is normal.
HINT:
Translucent or uniq ...
