Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: How To Proceed With Troubleshooting
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Techstream can be used in steps 3, 6, 9 and 12.
PROCEDURE
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VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP |
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2. |
CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS |
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CHECK AND CLEAR DTCS AND FREEZE FRAME DATA |
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4. |
PROBLEM SYMPTOM CONFIRMATION |
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CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM |
(a) Check for output DTCs.
HINT:
The ECM of this system is connected to the CAN communication system. Therefore, before starting troubleshooting, be sure to check that there is no trouble in the CAN communication system.
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CAN communication system DTC not output |
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CAN communication system DTC output |
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CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM |
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6. |
CHECK CLEAR DTCS |
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7. |
PROBLEM SYMPTOM SIMULATION |
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Result |
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Symptom does not occur |
A |
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Symptom occurs |
B |
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GO TO STEP 9 |
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SYMPTOM SIMULATION |
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9. |
CHECK DTCS (OTHER THAN CAN SYSTEM DTCS) |
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Result |
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DTC not output |
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DTC output |
B |
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GO TO STEP 11 |
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10. |
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE |
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GO TO STEP 12 |
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11. |
DTC CHART |
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12. |
CIRCUIT INSPECTION |
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13. |
PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION |
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14. |
REPAIR OR REPLACE |
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15. |
CONFIRMATION TEST |
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Precaution
PRECAUTION
1. IGNITION SWITCH EXPRESSION
(a) The type of ignition switch used on this model differs depending on the specifications
of the vehicle. The expressions listed in the table below are us ...
System Description
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
1. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
HINT:
The skid control ECU is built into the hydraulic brake booster.
(a) ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
The ABS helps prevent the wheels from locking when ...
Other materials:
Lost Communication with ECM/PCM "A" Missing Message (U010087)
DESCRIPTION
The engine control unit and the transmission control unit are located inside
the ECM. The engine control unit intercommunicates with the transmission control
unit with the Controller Area Network (CAN).
If there is a problem in this intercommunication, the ECM stores a DTC.
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Precaution
PRECAUTION
1. IGNITION SWITCH EXPRESSION
HINT:
The type of ignition switch used on this model differs depending on the specifications
of the vehicle. The expressions listed in the table below are used in this section.
Expression
Ignition Switch (Position)
Engin ...
AUTO LSD system
The AUTO LSD system aids traction by using the traction control system to control
engine performance and braking when one of the rear wheels begins to spin.
The system should be used only when one of the rear wheels spinning occurs in
a ditch or rough surface.
■ System operation
The sys ...
