Toyota Sienna Service Manual: Check for intermittent problems
1. CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS
HINT: For use of the intelligent tester only: Inspect the vehicle's ECM using check mode.
Intermittent problems are easier to detect with an intelligent tester when the ECM is in check mode. In check mode, the ECM uses 1 trip detection logic, which is more sensitive to malfunctions than normal mode (default), which uses 2 trip detection logic.
- Clear the DTCs.
- Switch the ECM from normal mode to check mode using an intelligent tester.
- Perform a simulation test.
- Check and wiggle the harness(es), connector(s) and terminal(s)
How to proceed with
troubleshooting
HINT:
The intelligent tester can be used in steps 2, 3, 4, 6 and 9.
1 VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP
2 CONNECT INTELLIGENT TESTER TO DLC3
HINT:
If the display indicates a communication fault in the ...
Basic inspection
When a malfunction is not confirmed by the DTC check,
troubleshooting should be carried out in all circuits
considered to be possible causes of the problem. In many
cases, by carrying out the basic ...
Other materials:
Situations when it is necessary to contact dealers before towing
The following may indicate a problem with your transaxle. Contact
your Toyota dealer or commercial towing service before towing.
The engine is running but the vehicle does not move.
The vehicle makes an abnormal sound
Towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck
to p ...
How to proceed with
troubleshooting
HINT:
The intelligent tester can be used in steps 2, 3, 4, 6 and 9.
1 VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP
2 CONNECT INTELLIGENT TESTER TO DLC3
HINT:
If the display indicates a communication fault in the tester,
inspect the DLC3.
3 CHECK DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATA
Check for DTC(s) and freeze frame ...
Operation check
1. REMOVE CHECK FUNCTION
Check that the key reminder warning buzzer
sounds.
With the driver side door closed, insert the key
into the ignition key cylinder and then turn the
key to LOCK or ACC.
Check that the buzzer sounds intermittently if
the driver side door ...
