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 / Engine and ECT / Data List / Vehicle Speed, Accelerator Position 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 |
5 to 15 km/h (3 to 9 mph) |
20 to 25 km/h (12 to 16 mph) |
30 to 40 km/h (18 to 25 mph) |
50 to 60 km/h (31 to 37 mph) |
60 to 70 km/h (37 to 44 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 / Engine and ECT / Data List / Vehicle Speed, Engine Speed, Accelerator Position, SPD (NT), A/T Oil Temperature 1, Lock Up and Shift Status.
(5) When the following conditions are met, check that the difference between "Engine Speed" and "SPD (NT)" is 50 rpm or less.
Lock-up Schedule|
Accelerator Position |
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 |
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 |
240 to 255 km/h (149 to 158 mph) |
165 to 180 km/h (103 to 112 mph) |
110 to 120 km/h (68 to 75 mph) |
70 to 80 km/h (43 to 50 mph) |
35 to 40 km/h (22 to 25 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 |
35 to 40 km/h (22 to 25 mph) |
75 to 85 km/h (47 to 53 mph) |
110 to 125 km/h (68 to 78 mph) |
165 to 180 km/h (103 to 112 mph) |
320 to 335 km/h (198 to 208 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:
Acceleration Sensor Internal Circuit (C1419,C1435)
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 yaw rate and acceleration sensor and
detects the vehicle condition.
If t ...
System Description
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
1. ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM
(a) The illuminated entry system has the following control functions:
Control
Outline
Lights that Operate
Actuation Area-linked*1
When a registered key enters any actuation area around the ...
Maintenance requirements
To ensure safe and economical driving, day-to-day care and regular maintenance
is essential. It is the owner’s responsibility to perform regular checks. Toyota
recommends the following maintenance.
■ General maintenance
Should be performed on a daily basis. This can be done by yourself ...
