Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: 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 listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as necessary.
- Inspect the fuses and relays related to this system before inspecting the suspected areas below.
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While in 2WD, even when the transfer position switch is turned to a position other than 2WD, the 4WD indicator light (green) and 4LO indicator light do not illuminate |
ECU power source circuit |
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CAN communication system |
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Combination meter assembly |
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Transfer position switch |
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4 wheel drive control ECU |
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While in 4WD, even when the transfer position switch is turned to a position other than H4, the 4WD indicator light (green) remains on and the 4LO indicator light does not illuminate |
ECU power source circuit |
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Clutch start switch circuit (for Manual Transmission) |
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Transfer position switch |
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4 wheel drive control ECU |
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While in 4WD, even when the transfer position switch is turned to a position other than L4, the 4WD indicator light (green) and 4LO indicator light remain illuminated |
ECU power source circuit |
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Transfer position switch |
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4 wheel drive control ECU |
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CAN communication system |
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The 4WD indicator light (green) continues blinking after the transfer position switch is operated |
ECU power source circuit |
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Transfer shift actuator assembly (transfer shift motor) |
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A.D.D. actuator (differential vacuum actuator assembly) (A.D.D. shift motor) |
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Transfer shift actuator assembly (limit switch, 4WD detection switch or L4 detection switch) |
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A.D.D. actuator (differential vacuum actuator assembly) (limit switch or A.D.D. position switch) |
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4 wheel drive control ECU |
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The 4LO indicator light continues blinking after the transfer position switch is operated |
ECU power source circuit |
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Clutch start switch circuit (for Manual Transmission) |
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Transfer shift actuator assembly (transfer shift motor) |
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Transfer shift actuator assembly (limit switch, 4WD detection switch or L4 detection switch) |
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4 wheel drive control ECU |
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Blinking: Blinks at 0.5 second intervals (0.5 seconds on and 0.5 seconds off)
Dtc Check / Clear
DTC CHECK / CLEAR
1. CHECK DTC
(a) Check the DTCs.
(1) Turn the ignition switch off.
(2) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
(3) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(4) Turn the Techstream on.
(5) ...
Terminals Of Ecu
TERMINALS OF ECU
1. CHECK 4 WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL ECU
Text in Illustration
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Component with harness connected
(4 Wheel Drive Control ECU)
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Other materials:
Vehicle Speed Signal Circuit between Radio Receiver and Combination Meter
DESCRIPTION
for Audio Function:
The radio and display receiver assembly receives a vehicle speed signal
from the combination meter assembly and sends the signal to radio and display
receiver assembly.
for Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL):
This circuit is necessary fo ...
Short to GND in Immobiliser System Power Source Circuit (B278A)
DESCRIPTION
When there is a short to GND in the power supply for the transponder key amplifier
of the engine switch, the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) stores this
DTC.
DTC Code
DTC Detection Condition
Trouble Area
DTC Output Confirmation ...
Coolant
Replacement
REPLACEMENT
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Off Road Package)
2. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
3. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
CAUTION:
Do not remove the radiator cap sub-assembly, cylinder block drain cock
plug or radiator drain ...
