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)
).
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:
Disassembly
DISASSEMBLY
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT COUNTERSHAFT REVERSE GEAR THRUST CLEARANCE
(a) Using a dial indicator, measure the countershaft reverse gear thrust
clearance.
Standard clearance:
0.150 to 0.300 mm (0.0060 to 0.0118 in.)
If the clearance is outside the specification, repl ...
VSC OFF Switch Circuit
DESCRIPTION
The skid control ECU assembly is connected to the combination meter assembly
via CAN communication.
Pressing the VSC OFF switch turns off TRAC operation, and pressing and holding
this switch turns off TRAC and VSC operation.
If TRAC and VSC operations are turned off, the TRAC OFF ...
Operation Check
OPERATION CHECK
1. CHECK WIRELESS CHARGING SYSTEM OPERATION
(a) Turn the ignition switch ON (IG or ACC).
(b) Press the mobile wireless charger switch and check that the switch indicator
light illuminates.
Text in Illustration
*a
Switch Indicator Light
(c) Plac ...
