Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: Precaution

Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual / Engine Immobiliser / Engine Immobiliser System(w/ Smart Key System) / Precaution

PRECAUTION

1. PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING TECHSTREAM

(a) When using the Techstream with the engine switch off to troubleshoot: Connect the Techstream to the DLC3, and turn a courtesy light switch on and off at 1.5 second or less intervals until communication between the Techstream and vehicle begins.

(b) After all DTCs are cleared, check if the trouble occurs again 6 seconds after turning the engine switch on (IG).

2. PRECAUTION FOR REGISTRATION

(a) If replacing any of the following parts, refer to the registration procedures (See page NOTICE: ).

NOTICE:

Any keys or ECUs for which registration has been performed cannot be reused.

(1) Certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly)

(2) Steering lock ECU (steering lock actuator or upr bracket assembly)

(3) Electrical key transmitter sub-assembly

(b) After replacing the steering lock ECU (steering lock actuator or upr bracket assembly), confirm the lock/unlock operation of the steering lock.

Operation

Steering Lock	Operation Condition
Locks	With the engine switch off, open and close any door.
Unlocks	Turn the engine switch from off to on (ACC) or on (IG).

3. PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY

(a) Immediately after disconnecting and reconnecting the battery cable, the entry unlock function may not operate. If this occurs, the entry unlock function can be restored by performing a wireless door lock and unlock operation.

(b) When the battery is discharged, if the battery of another vehicle is used to jump start the engine, move the shift lever to P and open and close the driver door with the engine switch off before starting the engine.

(c) After the battery is removed and reinstalled, be sure to wait 10 seconds or more before the next engine start. The engine may not start immediately after the battery is reinstalled.

HINT:

After disconnecting and reconnecting the battery cable, the engine may not start on the first attempt. If this occurs, turn the engine switch off. The engine will start normally from the second time onward.
When the battery cable is disconnected and reconnected, the power source mode returns to the mode it was in before the battery cable was disconnected.

Parts Location

PARTS LOCATION ILLUSTRATION ILLUSTRATION ...

System Description

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 1. ENGINE IMMOBILISER SYSTEM DESCRIPTION (a) The engine immobiliser system determines whether or not to enable starting of the SFI system based on a comparison of the key ID cod ...

Other materials:

Power outlets (12 VDC)
Please use as a power supply for electronic goods that use less than 12 VDC/10 A (power consumption of 120 W). When using electronic goods, make sure that the power consumption of all the connected power outlets is less than 120 W. ■The power outlets can be used when The engine switch ...

Operation History List
OPERATION HISTORY LIST NOTICE: The cause of a malfunction is stored in the RAM or EEPROM in the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly). As the cause of a malfunction stored in the RAM will be cleared when the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal, do ...

Disassembly
DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE 1. REMOVE HOOD BULGE ASSEMBLY (w/ Hood Bulge) (a) Remove the 4 nuts. (b) Disengage the clip from back side of the hood panel to remove the hood bulge assembly together with the air intake guide. 2. REMOVE NO. 2 HOOD BU ...