Toyota Sienna Service Manual: Check mode procedure
HINT: Intelligent tester only: Compared to normal mode, check mode is more sensitive to malfunctions. Therefore, check mode can detect the malfunctions that cannot be detected by normal mode.
NOTICE: All the stored DTCs and freeze frame data are erased if:
- the ECM is changed from normal mode to check mode
or vice versa; or 2) the ignition switch is turned off or
turned to the ACC position from the ON position while in
check mode.
Before changing modes, always check and make a note of any DTCs and freeze frame data.
1. CHECK MODE PROCEDURE (Using an intelligent tester)
- Check and ensure the following conditions:
- Battery voltage 12 V or more
- Throttle valve fully closed
- The shift lever in the P or N position
- A/C switched OFF
- Turn the ignition switch off.
- Connect an intelligent tester to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
- Turn the tester ON.
- Select the following menu items: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / CHECK MODE.
- Switch the ECM from normal mode to check mode.
- Make sure that the MIL flashes as shown in the illustration.
- Start the engine.
- Make sure that the MIL goes off.
- Simulate the conditions of the malfunction described by the customer.
- Check for DTCs and freeze frame data using the tester.
Freeze frame data
1. DESCRIPTION
The ECM records vehicle and driving condition
information as freeze frame data the moment a DTC
is stored. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data
can be helpful in dete ...
Fail-safe chart
If any of the following DTCs are set, the ECM enters fail-safe
mode to allow the vehicle to be driven temporarily.
HINT:
*1: The vehicle can be driven slowly when the accelerator
ped ...
Other materials:
Lumbar support adjuster assembly
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT LUMBAR SUPPORT ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY
Check operation of the lumbar support adjuster
motor.
Check if the lumbar support adjuster moves
smoothly when the battery is connected to the
lumbar support adjuster motor connector
terminal.
OK
If the r ...
Data list / active test
1. DATA LIST
HINT:
Using the DATA LIST displayed on the intelligent tester,
you can read the value of the switch, sensor, actuator,
etc. without parts removal. Reading the DATA LIST as
the first step of troubleshooting is one way to shorten the
labor time.
Connect the intelligent tester to ...
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs
Some states have vehicle emission inspection programs which
include OBD (On Board Diagnostics) checks. The OBD system
monitors the operation of the emission control system.
If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on
The OBD system determines that a problem exists somewhere in the
emission contr ...
