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Got 4 lights on this morning

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Adam.C85, Mar 1, 2019.

  1. Mar 1, 2019 at 4:21 AM
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    Adam.C85

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    I've got a 2016 Tacoma with 53,000 miles. The ABS warning light, Slip Indicator, Rear differential lock indicator, and the TRAC OFF lights were all on this morning. Any ideas anyone?
     
  2. Mar 1, 2019 at 4:27 AM
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    Whitetail Assassin

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    Can you try disconnecting the battery for 10-15 minutes and see if that helps?
     
  3. Mar 1, 2019 at 4:28 AM
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    was it really really cold outside?
     
  4. Mar 1, 2019 at 4:31 AM
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    -10 this morning, but not the coldest morning we've had recently...I've had the truck a year now and i didn't have any problems last winter with it
     
  5. Mar 1, 2019 at 4:33 AM
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    Its the cold, mine does that too... as soon as its warmed up, they go away.
     
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    mine does the same thing when very cold out...will be fine or at least mine was..
     
  7. Mar 1, 2019 at 4:34 AM
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    system still works....when lights are on....ive tested it
     
  8. Mar 1, 2019 at 4:35 AM
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    my traction control and abs are not working
     
  9. Mar 1, 2019 at 4:38 AM
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    -10!!!! :eek::eek::eek: And I complain about 45
     
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    Wheel speed sensor / connection by wheel.
     
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  11. Mar 1, 2019 at 4:42 AM
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    are there only sensors in the front?
     
  12. Mar 1, 2019 at 4:42 AM
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    No all wheels.
    That's what senses wheels are locking up and need abs for one example.
    Track control uses it also.
     
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    Op, it is possible that you have an emissions problem. On most newer vehicles if an emissions control part or system fails, the traction control systems and abs systems go into 'limp mode'. Hook up a scan tool to see what gives (dealer, your mechanic, you, whoever).
     
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  14. Mar 1, 2019 at 4:44 AM
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    This is also worth a look.
     
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    That's what I like about aftermarket radio heads. Code pops right up on screen.
     
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    yup Im working on that code reader right now. We'll see!
     
  17. Mar 1, 2019 at 4:55 AM
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    To do it on the cheap if you are outside of the factory warranty, go to AutoZone or one of the other large chain type auto parts stores. They usually will scan for free. Be advised that these are not dealer level scan tools though.
     
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  18. Mar 1, 2019 at 6:15 AM
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    (Without looking in the repair manual), it feels like the rear diff lock light is not typical there with most typical failures... Seems like most ABS failures, etc, cause all those lights except the rear diff lock light.

    I am going to guess diff lock switch is stuck on (or grounded) or something wrong with the diff lock coil wiring.

    Got techstream?
     
  19. Mar 1, 2019 at 7:48 AM
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    I don't have tech stream.

    So I just brought it in the shop to thaw out. They had a code reader that seemed to read all the information of the truck but didn't come up with any codes. But not long after that I started and restarted the truck and the lights were off (the truck is thawing out at this time). Turn the truck off and on and then a 2wd/4wd message came up and I my 4 wheel drive switch didn't work. Turned the truck off and on and again and the lights stayed off and my 4 wheel drive worked. I have no idea what to think now...cold weather maybe?
     
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  20. Mar 1, 2019 at 8:11 AM
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    Did your truck have a crank position sensor recall?
     

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