Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: Monitor Drive Pattern
MONITOR DRIVE PATTERN
1. TEST MONITOR DRIVE PATTERN FOR ECT
CAUTION:
Perform this drive pattern on a level surface and strictly observe the posted speed limits and traffic laws while driving.
HINT:
Performing this drive pattern is one method to simulate the ECM (ECT) malfunction detection conditions.
Some DTCs may not be detected through ordinary, everyday driving. Also, DTCs may not be detected through this drive pattern.
(a) Preparation for driving
(1) Warm up the engine sufficiently (engine coolant temperature is 60°C (140°F) or higher).
(2) Drive the vehicle when the atmospheric temperature is -10°C (14°F) or higher.
Some malfunctions are not detected when the atmospheric temperature is below -10°C (14°F).
(b) Drive pattern
(1) Drive the vehicle through all the gears.
Stop → 1st → 2nd → 3rd → 4th → 5th → 6th → 6th (lock-up ON).
(2) Perform an engine brake test with the shift lever in S. While driving in the S6 range and 6th gear lock-up, move the shift lever to "-" and down-shift from 6th → 5th, 5th → 4th, 4th → 3rd, 3rd → 2nd and 2nd → 1st.
Check that engine braking is normal for every down-shift.
(3) Repeat the above drive pattern three times or more.
NOTICE:
- When using the Techstream, the monitor status can be checked in the
Data List (See page
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). - In the event that the drive pattern must be interrupted (due to traffic conditions or other factors), the drive pattern can be resumed and, in most cases, the monitor can be completed.
HINT:
*: Drive the vehicle at a speed in top gear that will cause lock-up to engage. The vehicle can be driven at a speed lower than that in the above diagram under the lock-up condition.
NOTICE:
It is necessary to drive the vehicle for approximately 30 minutes to detect DTC P071000 (No. 1 ATF temperature sensor malfunction).
Manual Shifting Test
MANUAL SHIFTING TEST
1. PERFORM MANUAL SHIFTING TEST
HINT:
Using this test, it can be determined whether a problem is in an electrical
circuit or if it is a mechanical problem in the tr ...
Problem Symptoms Table
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
HINT:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms.
If multiple suspected areas are listed, the potential causes of the symptoms
are lis ...
Other materials:
Output Speed Sensor Circuit Short to Battery (P072012,P072014,P072031)
DESCRIPTION
This sensor detects the rotation speed of the transmission output shaft and sends
signals to the ECM. By comparing the input turbine speed signal (NT) with the output
shaft speed sensor signal (SP2), the ECM detects the shift timing of the gears and
appropriately controls the engi ...
Steering Angle Sensor (C1A47)
DESCRIPTION
The blind spot monitor sensor receives steering angle signals from the spiral
cable with sensor sub-assembly via CAN communication.
DTC Code
DTC Detection Condition
Trouble Area
C1A47
A fail flag is transmitted from the ste ...
Fuel Tank Cap
Inspection
INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT FUEL TANK CAP ASSEMBLY
(a) Check the appearance of the fuel tank cap assembly.
(1) Check that there is no deformation or damage to the fuel tank cap assembly
or fuel tank cap gasket.
*1
Fuel Tank Cap Gasket
If the ...
