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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004TACOMA PRERUNNER V6-3.4L (5VZ-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTTRANSMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMSTESTING AND INSPECTIONSYMPTOM RELATED DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURESSYMPTOM DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURESPATTERN SELECT SWITCH CIRCUIT
2004 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner V6-3.4L (5VZ-FE)
Pattern Select Switch Circuit
2004 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner V6-3.4L (5VZ-FE)SECTION Pattern Select Switch Circuit
Pattern Select Switch Circuit
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The ECM memory contains the shift programs for the NORMAL and POWER patterns, 2 position, L position and the lock-up patterns. Following the programs corresponding to the signals from the pattern select switch, the park/neutral position and other various sensors, the ECM switches the solenoid valves ON and OFF, and controls the transmission gear change and the lock-up clutch operation.




INSPECTION PROCEDURE
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The ECM memory contains the shift programs for the NORMAL and POWER patterns, 2 position, L position and the lock-up patterns. Following the programs corresponding to the signals from the pattern select switch, the park/neutral position and other various sensors, the ECM switches the solenoid valves ON and OFF, and controls the transmission gear change and the lock-up clutch operation.
Wiring Diagram:
Wiring Diagram:
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INSPECTION PROCEDURE
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- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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