How To Proceed With Troubleshooting [08/2015 - 08/2019]: Procedure

2018 Toyota 4Runner SR5, 4WDSECTION Procedure
  1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP 

    Result

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    NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

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  2. CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS 
    • When troubleshooting, confirm that the problem symptoms have been accurately identified. Preconceptions should be discarded in order to make an accurate judgment. To clearly understand what the problem symptoms are, it is extremely important to ask the customer about the problem and the conditions at the time the malfunction occurred.
    • Gather as much information as possible for reference. Past problems that seem unrelated may also help in some cases.
    • The following 5 items are important points in problem analysis:
      What Vehicle model, system name
      When Date, time, occurrence frequency
      Where Road conditions
      Under what conditions? Driving conditions, weather conditions
      How did it happen? Problem symptoms

    Result

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    Result: 

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  3. INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE 
    1. Measure the battery voltage.

      Standard voltage

      11 to 14 V

      HINT: 

      If the voltage is below 11 V, recharge or replace the battery before proceeding to the next step.

      Result

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      NEXT

    Result: 

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  4. CHECK CABIN 
    1. Check that condensation is not likely to occur in the cabin, and that the temperature is not high or extremely low in the cabin.

      OK

      Condensation is not likely being produced and the temperature is not high or extremely low.

      HINT: 

      • A humid cabin and a rapid change in temperature may lead to condensation. Condensation in the cabin may cause a short circuit.
      • The audio and visual system may not operate normally when the temperature is -20°C (-4°F) or lower, or 65°C (149°F) or higher.

      Result

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      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    SET CABIN TO APPROPRIATE TEMPERATURE 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  5

  5. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM* 
    1. Check if CAN communication system DTCs are output (Refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [08/2015 - 08/2019] ).

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      CAN DTCs are not output. A
      CAN DTCs are output. B

    Result: 

    GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 

    (Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [08/2015 - 08/2019] )

    Result: 

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  6. CHECK FOR DTC* 
    1. Refer to DTC Check/Clear (Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [08/2015 - 08/2019] ).

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTCs are output. A
      DTCs are not output. B

    Result: 

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    Result: 

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  7. CLEAR DTC* 
    1. Refer to DTC Check/Clear (Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [08/2015 - 08/2019] ).

      HINT: 

      The present DTCs may not indicate actual malfunctions depending on the vehicle operating conditions.

      Result

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      NEXT

    Result: 

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  8. RECHECK FOR DTC* 
    1. Refer to DTC Check/Clear (Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [08/2015 - 08/2019] ).

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTCs are output. A
      DTCs are not output. B

      HINT: 

      • Even if the malfunction symptom is not confirmed, check for DTCs. This is because the system stores history DTCs.
      • If more information is needed, perform a recheck using the "System Check Mode" screen after rechecking for DTCs using the Techstream.
      • Check the DTCs and inspect the area that the code indicates.

    Result: 

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    Result: 

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  9. DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART 
    1. Find the output code in Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart (Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [08/2015 - 08/2019] ).

      Result

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      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

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  10. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 
    1. Refer to the Problem Symptoms Table (Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [08/2015 - 08/2019] ).

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Fault is not listed in Problem Symptoms Table A
      Fault is listed in Problem Symptoms Table B

      HINT: 

      If the symptom does not recur and no DTCs are output, attempt to reproduce the symptoms (Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [08/2015 - 08/2019] ).

    Result: 

    See step  12

    Result: 

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  11. PERFORM TROUBLESHOOTING BASED ON MALFUNCTION SYMPTOM 
    1. Refer to Terminals of ECU (Refer to TERMINALS OF ECU [08/2015 - 08/2019] ).

      Result

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    Result: 

    NEXT 

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  12. CHECK CIRCUIT 
    1. Adjust, repair or replace as necessary.

      Result

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      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

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  13. RECHECK FOR DTC* 
    1. After clearing DTCs, recheck for DTCs.

      Result

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      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

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  14. PERFORM CONFIRMATION TEST 

    Result

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    Result: 

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.