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:
Removal
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY
TERMINAL
2. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER NO.1
3. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
(a) Remove the drain plug and gasket, and drain the
ATF.
(b) Install a new gasket and the drain plug.
Torque: 49 N*m (500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf)
4. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSA ...
Inspection
1. INSPECT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY FRONT LH
(a) Compress and extend the shock absorber rod and
check that there is no unusual resistance or unusual
sound during operation.
If there is any abnormality, replace the shock
absorber assembly front LH with a new one.
NOTICE:
When disposing of ...
Parts location
SYSTEM DIAGRAM
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