Toyota Tacoma (2005–2015) Owners Manual: Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) programs
Some states have vehicle emission inspection programs which include OBD (On Board Diagnostics) checks. The OBD system monitors the operation of the emission control system.
■ If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on
The OBD system determines that a problem exists somewhere in the emission control system. Your vehicle may not pass the I/ M test and may need to be repaired. Contact your Toyota dealer to service the vehicle.
■ Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test:
● When the battery is disconnected or discharged
Readiness codes that are set during ordinary driving are erased.
Also, depending on your driving habits, the readiness codes may not be completely set.
● When the fuel tank cap is loose
The malfunction indicator lamp comes on as a temporary malfunction and your vehicle may not pass the I/M test.
■ When the malfunction indicator lamp goes off after several driving trips
The error code in the OBD system will not be cleared unless the vehicle is driven 40 or more times.
■ If your vehicle does not pass the I/M test
Contact your Toyota dealer to prepare the vehicle for re-testing.
General maintenance
Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be performed at
the intervals specified in the “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement”. It is recommended ...
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On-vehicle Inspection
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY
(a) If the fins of the cooler condenser assembly are dirty, clean them with water
and dry them with compressed air.
NOTICE:
Do not damage the fins of the condenser assembly.
(b) If the fins of the cooler condenser assembly ...
Screen Flicker or Color Distortion
PROCEDURE
1.
CHECK DISPLAY SETTING
(a) Reset display settings (contrast, brightness) and check that the screen appears
normal.
OK:
The display returns to normal.
OK
END
NG
PROCEED TO NEXT SUSPECTED AREA SHOWN IN ...
Communication Error from VSC to ECM Invalid Serial Data Received (P163081)
DESCRIPTION
The skid control ECU (master cylinder solenoid)*1 or skid control ECU (brake
actuator assembly)*2 sends signals such as cruise control cancel signals and brake
demand response signals to the ECM when the dynamic radar cruise control system
is operating.
DTC No.
...
