Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: On-vehicle Inspection
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT FLUID LEVEL IN RESERVOIR
(a) Check the fluid level.
If the brake fluid level is lower than the MIN line, check for leaks and inspect the disc brake pads. If necessary, refill the reservoir with brake fluid to the MAX line after repair or replacement.
Fluid:
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
Replacement
REPLACEMENT
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
NOTICE:
Immediately wash off any brake fluid that comes into contact with any painted
surfaces.
HINT:
If any work is done on the brake system or if air in th ...
Other materials:
Diagnosis System
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM
1. DESCRIPTION
(a) When troubleshooting OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics) vehicles, an OBD II scan
tool (complying with SAE J1978) must be connected to the DLC3 (Data Link Connector
3) of the vehicle. Various data in the vehicle ECM (Engine Control Module) can be
then read.
(b) ...
Acceleration Sensor Power Supply Voltage Malfunction (C1381)
DESCRIPTION
The skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) receives signals from the yaw
rate and acceleration sensor (airbag sensor assembly) via the CAN communication
system.
The airbag sensor assembly has a built-in acceleration sensor and detects the
vehicle condition.
If there is troub ...
Vehicle data recordings
Your Toyota is equipped with several sophisticated computers that will record
certain data, such as: • Engine speed
• Accelerator status
• Brake status
• Vehicle speed
• Shift position (except manual transmission)
The recorded data varies according to the vehicle grade level and opt ...
