Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: Road Test
ROAD TEST
1. PROBLEM SYMPTOM CONFIRMATION
(a) Based on the result of the customer problem analysis, try to reproduce the symptoms. If the problem is that the transmission does not shift up or down, or that the shift point is too high or too low, conduct the following road test referring to the automatic shift schedule and attempt to duplicate the problem symptoms.
2. ROAD TEST
(a) Perform a road test.
CAUTION:
Check for safety before performing any tests.
NOTICE:
- Be sure to inspect and adjust the engine before performing these tests.
- Perform the road test with the engine coolant temperature is 70°C (158°F) or higher and the ATF temperature between 40 and 110°C (104 and 230°F).
- Perform these tests with the air conditioning and cruise control off.
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Inspection |
Procedure |
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Transmission Control Switch Test |
With the vehicle stationary and the shift lever in D, move the shift lever to S and return it to D. Check that the meter display changes from D to the appropriate S range and then back again. |
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S Position Test |
With the vehicle stationary and the shift lever in S, move the shift lever to "+" and "-". Check that the meter display changes between S ranges properly. |
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D Position Shift Test |
While driving the vehicle normally, check that the transmission shifts up and down through each gear properly. |
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Lock-up Function |
While driving on a level surface at a constant speed in the lock-up range with the shift lever in D, lightly depress the accelerator pedal and check that the engine speed does not change abruptly. |
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P Position Test |
Stop the vehicle on an incline (approximately 5° or more). Then move the shift lever to P and release the parking brake. Check that the parking lock pawl holds the vehicle in place. |
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Abnormal Noise and Vibration |
Check for abnormal noise and vibration while driving the vehicle forward and backward, and during shift operations. |
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Fluid Leakage |
After performing all other road test inspections, check for fluid leakage. |
HINT:
When checking for DTCs after a repair, drive the vehicle according to the monitor
drive pattern (See page .gif)
).
(b) Shift schedule confirmation
(1) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
(2) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(3) Turn the Techstream on.
(4) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Transmission / Data List / Vehicle Speed, Accel Position from EFI and Shift Status.
(5) Check that the "Shift Status" changes in accordance with the "Vehicle Speed" as shown in the following table.
Shift Schedule Chart|
Accelerator Position |
6% |
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Shift Status (Shift Lever in D) |
1st to 2nd |
2nd to 3rd |
3rd to 4th |
4th to 5th |
5th to 6th |
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Vehicle Speed |
10 to 15 km/h (6 to 9 mph) |
20 to 30 km/h (12 to 19 mph) |
30 to 40 km/h (19 to 25 mph) |
45 to 55 km/h (28 to 34 mph) |
60 to 75 km/h (37 to 47 mph) |
NOTICE:
- All vehicle speeds indicated in the above table are actual values. Therefore, if checking a shift point with a chassis dynamometer, keep in mind that there is a margin of error in the chassis dynamometer indication.
- If checking a shift point against the vehicle speed indicated on the speedometer, remember to consider the speedometer correction rate and margin of error in the Techstream indication.
(c) Lock-up confirmation
(1) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
(2) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(3) Turn the Techstream on.
(4) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Transmission / Data List / Vehicle Speed, Engine Speed, Accel Position from EFI, NT Sensor Speed, A/T Oil Temperature 1, Lock Up Status and Shift Status.
(5) When the following conditions are met, check that the difference between "Engine Speed" and "NT Sensor Speed" is 50 rpm or less.
Lock-up Schedule|
Accel Position from EFI |
6% |
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Vehicle Speed |
80 km/h (50 mph) or more |
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Shift Status |
6th gear |
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Lock Up Status |
ON |
HINT:
Lock-up prohibition conditions:
- A/T oil temperature is below 40°C (104°F)
- Engine coolant temperature is below 70°C (158°F)
- Shift range between "1" (S1 range) and "3" (S3 range)
- Accelerator pedal is fully released
- Stop light switch signal is on
(d) Manual down-shift permission speed
(1) Manual down-shift is permitted for each shift status when the vehicle speed is below the corresponding range shown in the following table.
Manual Down-shift Permission Speed Chart|
Shift Status (Shift Lever in S) |
S6 to S5 |
S5 to S4 |
S4 to S3 |
S3 to S2 |
S2 to S1 |
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Vehicle Speed |
280 to 305 km/h (174 to 190 mph) |
190 to 210 km/h (118 to 130 mph) |
125 to 145 km/h (78 to 90 mph) |
90 to 100 km/h (56 to 62 mph) |
40 to 50 km/h (25 to 31 mph) |
(e) Shift schedule when accelerator pedal is fully depressed
Shift Schedule Chart|
Accelerator Pedal |
Fully Depressed |
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Shift Status (Shift Lever in D) |
1st to 2nd |
2nd to 3rd |
3rd to 4th |
4th to 5th |
5th to 6th |
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Vehicle Speed |
45 to 55 km/h (28 to 34 mph) |
90 to 105 km/h (56 to 65 mph) |
130 to 150 km/h (81 to 93 mph) |
210 to 230 km/h (130 to 143 mph) |
305 to 330 km/h (190 to 205 mph) |
Mechanical System Tests
MECHANICAL SYSTEM TESTS
1. STALL SPEED TEST
HINT:
This test is to check the overall performance of the engine and transmission.
CAUTION:
This test should be done on a paved surface (a sur ...
Initialization
INITIALIZATION
1. RESET MEMORY
NOTICE:
Perform Reset Memory (AT initialization) when replacing the automatic
transmission assembly, transmission valve body assembly or any of the shift ...
Other materials:
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 sy ...
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
Glare from the headlights of vehicles behind can be reduced by using the following
functions.
Manual anti-glare inside rear view
mirror
Normal position
Anti-glare position
Auto anti-glare inside rear view
mirror (type A)
In automatic mode, sensors are used to detect the headlights of ...
Installation
INSTALLATION
PROCEDURE
1. INSTALL ENGINE WATER PUMP ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the engine water pump assembly and a new gasket to the timing
chain cover assembly with the 15 bolts.
Torque:
for Bolt A and B :
11 N·m {112 kgf·cm, 8 ft·lbf}
for Bolt C :
21 N·m {214 kgf ...
