Toyota Sienna Service Manual: How to proceed with
troubleshooting
HINT:
- Use this procedure to troubleshoot the engine immobiliser
system.
- The intelligent tester should be used in steps 4, 5 and 7.
1 VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP
2 CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS CHECK AND SYMPTOM CHECK
3 CRANK ENGINE FOR MORE THAN 10 SECONDS
4 CHECK FOR DTC
- Check for DTCs and note any codes that are output.
- Delete the DTC.
- Recheck for DTCs. Try to prompt the DTC (SFI system
and engine immobiliser system) by simulating the
original activity that the DTC suggested.
- If the DTC does not reoccur, proceed to A.
- If the DTC (SFI system) reoccurs, proceed to B.
- If the DTC (engine immobiliser system) reoccurs,
proceed to C.
5 READ VALUE OF INTELLIGENT TESTER ((IMMOBILISER ECU (TRANSPONDER KEY ECU
ASSEMBLY) (SWITCH CONDITION))
- Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch ON and push the intelligent
tester main switch ON.
- Select the item KEY SW in the DATA LIST and read its
value displayed on the intelligent tester.
Transponder key ECU

6 PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
- If the fault is not listed on the problem symptoms table,
proceed to A.
- If the fault is listed on the problem symptoms table,
proceed to B
7 OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING
- Inspection with the intelligent tester (ECU DATA
MONITOR).
- Inspection with the intelligent tester (ACTIVE TEST).
- Terminals of ECU
8 ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE
9 CONFIRMATION TEST
END
PARTS LOCATION
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The engine immobiliser system has been designed to prevent
the vehicle from being stolen. This system uses a
transponder key ECU that stores the key code of t ...
1. DESCRIPTION OF CODE REGISTRATION
HINT:
The key has 2 codes: The key code (immobiliser code)
and the wireless code. Both of these codes need to be
registered. Refer to page for the wireless code ...
Other materials:
Data list / active test
1. READ DATA LIST
HINT:
Using the intelligent tester to read the Data List allows
the values or states of switches, sensors, actuators and
other items to be read without removing any parts. This
non-intrusive inspection can be very useful because
intermittent conditions or signals may be disco ...
Removal
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
2. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Remove the 2 nuts and front stabilizer link assembly
LH.
HINT:
If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a
hexagon (6 mm) wrench to hold the stud.
3. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Remove the ...
Playing an audio CD and
MP3/WMA/AAC discs
Insert disc or select “CD” on the audio source selection screen
with a disc inserted to begin listening to a CD.
Audio control screen
Pressing the “AUDIO” button displays the audio control screen from
any screens of the selected source.
Audio source selection screen
appears
D ...