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Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system
The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the engine from
starting if the key has not been previously registered in the vehicle’s on-board
computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
The indicator light fl ...
Do-it-yourself service precautions
If you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the correct procedures
as given in these sections.
CAUTION
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may move suddenly,
become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death or serious injury observe
the ...
General Information
GENERAL INFORMATION
A large number of ECU controlled systems are used in the TOYOTA TACOMA.
In general, ECU controlled systems are considered to be very intricate,
requiring a high level of technical knowledge to troubleshoot. However,
most problem checking procedures only involv ...