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Drive Start Control [12/2017 - 09/2018]: Procedure

  1. SYMPTOM CONFIRMATION 
    1. Interview the customer to confirm the problem.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Hunting A
      Hesitation/poor acceleration B

    Result: 

    B 

    See step  8

    Result: 

    A 

    See step  2

  2. PAST ACTIVATION CONFIRMATION 
    1. Check if the customer operated the vehicle in a way that would cause the drive start control to operate.

      HINT: 

      Drive Start Control Activation Conditions 

      Shift control 

      1. Activation conditions
      • Pattern A (When all of the following conditions are met, control starts.)
        • The accelerator pedal is open by approximately 1/5 or more.
        • The shift lever is moved from P to any forward position (D or M) or R*.

          *: Depending on the situation, the shift position may not change.

      • Pattern B (When all of the following conditions are met, control starts.)
        • The accelerator pedal is open by approximately 1/5 or more.
        • The shift lever is moved from R to any forward position (D or M), any forward position (D or M) to R, or N to R.
          GTY767541Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      • Items Controlled
        • Driving torque is restricted.
      • Deactivation Conditions
        • The accelerator pedal is released.
        • The shift lever is in P or N.

      Reverse control 

      1. Activation conditions
      • The shift lever is in R.
      • The accelerator pedal is depressed excessively.
        GTY775643Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      • Items Controlled
        • Driving torque is restricted.
      • Deactivation Conditions
        • The accelerator pedal is released.
        • The shift lever is moved to any position other than R.

      HINT: 

      • The driving torque restricted level differs between pattern A, pattern B and reverse control.
      • During reverse control or shift control, driving torque is adjusted based on the road gradient and steering angle.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Performed A
      Not performed B

    Result: 

    B 

    SYSTEM NORMAL (GO TO PROBLEM SYMPTOM TABLE). Refer to  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [12/2017 - ] 

    Result: 

    A 

    See step  3

  3. CHECK DTC OUTPUT 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: System Select / Health Check.
    5. Check the DTCs.

      Result

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

    Result: 

    B 

    GO TO DTC CHART 

    Result: 

    A 

    See step  4

  4. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (FR, FL, RR, RL WHEEL SPEED) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Start the engine.
    5. Enter the following menus: Chassis / ABS/VSC/TRAC / Data List / FR Wheel Speed, FL Wheel Speed, RR Wheel Speed and RL Wheel Speed.

      Chassis > ABS/VSC/TRAC > Data List 

      Tester Display
      FR Wheel Speed
      FL Wheel Speed
      RR Wheel Speed
      RL Wheel Speed
    6. Read the value displayed on the Techstream.

      Standard

      Techstream Display Condition Specified Condition
      FR Wheel Speed
      FL Wheel Speed
      RR Wheel Speed
      RL Wheel Speed      		 Vehicle stopped, engine running 0 km/h (0 mph)
      Vehicle being driven at constant speed between 16.1 to 64.4 km/h (10 to 40 mph) No large fluctuations when driving at a constant speed
      WARNING:

      When performing a drive test, obey all speed limits and traffic laws.

      HINT: 

      Data can be captured relatively easily by using the snapshot function in the Data List. Confirm the data after performing the drive test.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    INSPECT FRONT OR REAR SPEED SENSOR 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  5

  5. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (OUTPUT AXIS SPEED) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Start the engine.
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / Output Axis Speed.

      Powertrain > Engine > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Output Axis Speed
    5. Read the value displayed on the Techstream.

      Standard

      Techstream Display Condition Specified Condition
      Output Axis Speed Vehicle stopped, engine running 0 rpm
      Vehicle being driven at a constant speed of approximately 60 km/h (37 mph) No large fluctuations when driving at a constant speed
      WARNING:

      When performing a drive test, obey all speed limits and traffic laws.

      HINT: 

      Data can be captured relatively easily by using the snapshot function in the Data List. Confirm the data after performing the drive test.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    INSPECT TRANSMISSION REVOLUTION SENSOR 

    for 2WD: Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2017 - ]

    for AWD: Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2017 - ]

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  6

  6. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (DECELERATION SENSOR AND DECELERATION SENSOR2) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Start the engine.
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Chassis / ABS/VSC/TRAC / Data List / Deceleration Sensor and Deceleration Sensor2.

      Chassis > ABS/VSC/TRAC > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Deceleration Sensor
      Deceleration Sensor2
    5. Read the value displayed on the Techstream.

      Standard

      Techstream Display Condition Specified Condition
      Deceleration Sensor
      Deceleration Sensor2      		 During deceleration Value changes with vehicle speed
      During acceleration Value changes with vehicle speed
      WARNING:

      When performing a drive test, obey all speed limits and traffic laws.

      HINT: 

      Data can be captured relatively easily by using the snapshot function in the Data List. Confirm the data after performing the drive test.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    INSPECT YAW RATE SENSOR 

    w/ vacuum brake booster: Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2017 - 09/2018]

    w/o vacuum brake booster: Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2017 - 10/2023]

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  7

  7. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (STEERING ANGLE SENSOR) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Start the engine.
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Chassis / ABS/VSC/TRAC / Data List / Steering Angle Sensor.

      Chassis > ABS/VSC/TRAC > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Steering Angle Sensor
    5. Read the value displayed on the Techstream.

      Standard

      Techstream Display Condition Specified Condition
      Steering Angle Sensor Steering wheel turned left Value increases with steering wheel operation
      Steering wheel turned right Value decreases with steering wheel operation
      WARNING:

      When performing a drive test, obey all speed limits and traffic laws.

      HINT: 

      Data can be captured relatively easily by using the snapshot function in the Data List. Confirm the data after performing the drive test.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    SYSTEM NORMAL (GO TO PROBLEM SYMPTOM TABLE). Refer to  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [12/2017 - ] 

    Result: 

    NG 

    INSPECT STEERING SENSOR 

    w/ vacuum brake booster: Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2017 - 09/2018]

    w/o vacuum brake booster: Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2017 - 10/2023]

  8. PAST ACTIVATION CONFIRMATION 
    1. Check if the customer operated the vehicle in a way that would cause the drive start control to operate.

      HINT: 

      Drive Start Control Activation Conditions 

      Shift control 

      1. Activation conditions
      • Pattern A (When all of the following conditions are met, control starts.)
        • The accelerator pedal is open by approximately 1/5 or more.
        • The shift lever is moved from P to any forward position (D or M) or R*.

          *: Depending on the situation, the shift position may not change.

      • Pattern B (When all of the following conditions are met, control starts.)
        • The accelerator pedal is open by approximately 1/5 or more.
        • The shift lever is moved from R to any forward position (D or M), any forward position (D or M) to R, or N to R.
          GTY767541Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      • Items Controlled
        • Driving torque is restricted.
      • Deactivation Conditions
        • The accelerator pedal is released.
        • The shift lever is in P or N.

      Reverse control 

      1. Activation conditions
      • The shift lever is in R.
      • The accelerator pedal is depressed excessively.
        GTY775643Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      • Items Controlled
        • Driving torque is restricted.
      • Deactivation Conditions
        • The accelerator pedal is released.
        • The shift lever is moved to any position other than R.

      HINT: 

      • The driving torque restricted level differs between pattern A, pattern B and reverse control.
      • During reverse control or shift control, driving torque is adjusted based on the road gradient and steering angle.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Performed A
      Not performed B

    Result: 

    A 

    SYSTEM NORMAL 

    Result: 

    B 

    See step  9

  9. CHECK DTC OUTPUT 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: System Select / Health Check.
    5. Check the DTCs.

      Result

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

    Result: 

    B 

    GO TO DTC CHART 

    Result: 

    A 

    See step  10

  10. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (SHIFT POSITION) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Transmission / Data List / Shift Position (Current Position).

      Powertrain > Transmission > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Shift Position (Current Position)

      Powertrain > Transmission > Data List 

      Tester Display Measurement Item Range Normal Condition
      Shift Position (Current Position) Shift lever actual position (judgment value) Home, R, N, D, B/M/S or Not Available Home: Shift lever in home position
      R: Shift lever in R
      N: Shift lever in N
      D: Shift lever in D
      B/M/S: Shift lever in M
    5. Read the value displayed on the Techstream.

      OK

      Condition Specified Condition
      Select shift state Matches currently selected shift state
    6. Turn the engine switch off.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    GO TO ELECTRONIC SHIFT LEVER SYSTEM 

    for 2WD: Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2017 - ]

    for AWD: Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2017 - ]

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  11

  11. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (ACCELERATOR POSITION SENSOR NO. 1 VOLTAGE % AND NO. 2 VOLTAGE %) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / Accelerator Position Sensor No. 1 Voltage % and Accelerator Position Sensor No. 2 Voltage %.

      Powertrain > Engine > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Accelerator Position Sensor No. 1 Voltage %
      Accelerator Position Sensor No. 2 Voltage %
    5. Read the value displayed on the Techstream.

      OK

      Techstream Display Condition Specified Condition
      Accelerator Position Sensor No. 1 Voltage % Accelerator Pedal Released → Depressed Values smoothly change following accelerator pedal operation
      Accelerator Position Sensor No. 2 Voltage %

      HINT: 

      For numerical values of Accelerator Position Sensor No. 1 Voltage % and Accelerator Position Sensor No. 2 Voltage %, refer to the Data List.

      Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [12/2017 - 09/2018]

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    SYSTEM NORMAL (GO TO PROBLEM SYMPTOM TABLE). Refer to  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [12/2017 - ] 

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE ACCELERATOR PEDAL SENSOR ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [12/2017 - ] 

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