Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: How To Proceed With Troubleshooting
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
*: Use the Techstream.
PROCEDURE
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1. |
VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP |
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2. |
CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS CHECK |
HINT:
- In troubleshooting, confirm that the problem symptoms have been accurately identified. Preconceptions should be discarded in order to make an accurate judgment. To clearly understand what the problem symptoms are, it is extremely important to ask the customer about the problem and the conditions at the time the malfunction occurred.
- Gather as much information as possible for reference. Past problems that seem unrelated may also help in some cases.
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What |
Vehicle model, system name |
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When |
Date, time, occurrence frequency |
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Where |
Road conditions |
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Under what conditions? |
Running conditions, driving conditions, weather conditions |
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How did it happen? |
Problem symptoms |
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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 before proceeding to the next step.
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4. |
INSPECT COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM* |
(a) Check if CAN communication DTCs are output.
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Result |
Proceed to |
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CAN communication DTCs are not output |
A |
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CAN communication DTCs are output |
B |
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GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM |
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CHECK FOR DTC* |
HINT:
Refer to DTC Check / Clear.
Click here
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Result |
Proceed to |
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DTCs are not output |
A |
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DTCs are output |
B |
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GO TO DTC CHART |
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REFER TO PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE |
HINT:
Refer to Problem Symptoms Table.
Click here
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Result |
Proceed to |
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Malfunctioning parts are not confirmed |
A |
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Malfunctioning parts are confirmed |
B |
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GO TO STEP 12 |
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OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING* |
HINT:
Refer to Data List / Active Test.
Click here
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Result |
Proceed to |
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Malfunctioning parts are not confirmed |
A |
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Malfunctioning parts are confirmed |
B |
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GO TO STEP 12 |
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8. |
CHECK ECM CIRCUIT |
HINT:
Refer to Terminals of ECM.
Click here
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GO TO STEP 12 |
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9. |
CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS |
HINT:
Refer to Symptom Simulation.
Click here
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10. |
CONDUCT PARTS INSPECTION |
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11. |
IDENTIFY PROBLEM |
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12. |
ADJUST AND/OR REPAIR |
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13. |
CONDUCT CONFIRMATION TEST |
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END |
System Diagram
SYSTEM DIAGRAM
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Problem Symptoms Table
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Charging System
Symptom
Suspected Area
See page
Charging System Warning Displayed
Battery
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Other materials:
Freeze Frame Data
FREEZE FRAME DATA
1. DESCRIPTION
The ECM records vehicle and driving condition information as freeze frame data
the moment a DTC is stored. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can be helpful
in determining whether the vehicle was moving or stationary, whether the engine
was warmed up or ...
Problem Symptoms Table
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
HINT:
If a problem occurs in certain locations or at certain times of day,
check for the possibility of wave interference.
When the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is brought near the
electrical key and TPMS receiver assembly (RF band), front outs ...
Brake Switch "A" Circuit Open (P057113)
DESCRIPTION
When the brakes are applied by the dynamic radar cruise control system, the skid
control ECU (master cylinder solenoid)*1 or skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly)*2
operates the stop light switch assembly (stop light relay) to illuminate the stop
lights.
If the ECM receives ...
