SLIP indicator
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Are you talking about the inclinometer? I thought they would turn ON when you start the engine. Its a long time since I have played with one but they need to be reset somehow if they have been removed.
Its in the manual
Its in the manual
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I only removed the dash and steering wheel (with airbag) so that I could paint it all in black Raptor-Liner. I just couldn't get used to the brown interior. I'm thinking that it may have something to do with clock spring mechanism. I noticed that it spun around to the bottom when I took the steering wheel off. I'm sure that I put the steering back on the way it came off, but I may have turned it by one spline. I ordered a code reader for the time being. Maybe I can erase the error code and reset it. When I try to turn off the ABS on the center dash, nothing happens.
By manual, are you referring to the owner's manual or workshop? I don't have a copy of the workshop. I have a Haynes subscription, but couldn't find anything in it.
By manual, are you referring to the owner's manual or workshop? I don't have a copy of the workshop. I have a Haynes subscription, but couldn't find anything in it.
A slip indicator is a type of inclinometer as far as I know.
You havent told us what 7* series it is and I dont go looking through old posts to find out
Obviously a workshop manual is what you need, it hardly needs to be mentioned. Owners manual tell you how to clean the ash tray and care for the upholstry etc.
You havent told us what 7* series it is and I dont go looking through old posts to find out
Obviously a workshop manual is what you need, it hardly needs to be mentioned. Owners manual tell you how to clean the ash tray and care for the upholstry etc.
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I have a 2019 VDJ 78. If I knew where I could purchase a workshop manual for such a newer model, I would. But I have not found any available for purchase or download. If you know where I can obtain one, please let me know.
The truck is new to me so I'm only basing my understanding off of Toyota's website.
The truck is new to me so I'm only basing my understanding off of Toyota's website.
Here is the diag sheet for Light remains on. Might be stuck with out GTS. But maybe some physical connections you can check.
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Thanks for the Slip pdf. So can I assume that this has something to do the the brakes? I will note where you obtained the info (html) and have look.
If anyone that has a newer model can attest to, there are so many connections inside the dashboard with no apparent meaning. I mean just male connections that do not seem to have any purpose. I can only assume that Toyota builds the 70 series with the wiring for every market or possible upgrades. Nonetheless, I will try to locate the SKID Control ECU connector run some tests as soon as I have a chance.
By the way, in speaking with my dealer about where all of the sold 78 have gone (Put Depot), he mentioned Aichi-ken as one place. Have you come across any? A lady was walking by the other day and said that my truck was huge and then asked who the manufacturer was. I said "Toyota"! She couldn't believe that such a HUGE truck could be manufactured by Toyota. The neighbor across the street is envious, but he's a young guy. My truck is very rare where I live.
If anyone that has a newer model can attest to, there are so many connections inside the dashboard with no apparent meaning. I mean just male connections that do not seem to have any purpose. I can only assume that Toyota builds the 70 series with the wiring for every market or possible upgrades. Nonetheless, I will try to locate the SKID Control ECU connector run some tests as soon as I have a chance.
By the way, in speaking with my dealer about where all of the sold 78 have gone (Put Depot), he mentioned Aichi-ken as one place. Have you come across any? A lady was walking by the other day and said that my truck was huge and then asked who the manufacturer was. I said "Toyota"! She couldn't believe that such a HUGE truck could be manufactured by Toyota. The neighbor across the street is envious, but he's a young guy. My truck is very rare where I live.
Yeah so I went on my site and got that diag table, its in the vehicle brake control section and is the diagnosis procedure for the fault "Slip light always illuminated". IT would seem that if all you did was remove components, a verification of good connections would be in order. You didn't touch the skid control ECU (unless you did more work than was noted) so I wouldn't worry too much about that. Maybe check in the connectors to make sure a pin is not bent, but again that would be fairly odd unless you are not careful at all in your work ha.
All those extra plugs are to your point, only applicable in some configurations, usually they are somewhat wrapped to the harness so as to not confuse, and usually they are not interchangeable, but anything is possible I guess ha.
I definitely have seen a few VDJ78 scooting around here. I live in Aichi but work in Gifu and have seen probably 3 on my commute, and down in nagoya I've seen some too. Lots of 70s in general which makes me happy to see and then sad when I realize I'm in a vitz HA. We actually have a ton of Tundras here as well, you should bring your neighbor by and we can show her an even bigger one!
I met a guy at the LC40ME last june who is a diahatsu dealer employee who also imports 78's from dubai. It was very interesting to see a new troopy, 1HZ, and LHD in japan.
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@Don Lacer It's helpful to add your LC year and model to your signature. As for your problem, try searching "zero point calibration." This is a modern vehicle issue. 
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I'll try to add it to my signature. Didn't know about the zero point calibration. I'll look into it.
Blomdala: I'm sure that I got all of the connectors hooked up correctly. Toyota was good about using specific male/female connectors. But I may end up tearing it all apart again to make sure that I didn't miss anything. I have a CODE scanner on the way. I'll it first to save myself the headache of tearing everything apart again. As for the SKID Control ECU, I didn't remove it - don't even know where it is located.
I've got a road trip planned for the middle of the month for Nara, plan to camp one night in Gifu and then on to Nara to camp with a friend. The expressway round trip is 30,000 yen, so I will definitely be taking the back roads.
My dealer also sells US Tundras. I thought about it for all of a second, too much plastic inside! And I really wanted a diesel.
Blomdala: I'm sure that I got all of the connectors hooked up correctly. Toyota was good about using specific male/female connectors. But I may end up tearing it all apart again to make sure that I didn't miss anything. I have a CODE scanner on the way. I'll it first to save myself the headache of tearing everything apart again. As for the SKID Control ECU, I didn't remove it - don't even know where it is located.
I've got a road trip planned for the middle of the month for Nara, plan to camp one night in Gifu and then on to Nara to camp with a friend. The expressway round trip is 30,000 yen, so I will definitely be taking the back roads.
My dealer also sells US Tundras. I thought about it for all of a second, too much plastic inside! And I really wanted a diesel.
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Update
I took it to the dealer today and they used TechStream to check the truck. TechStream indicated that there is no connection between the ECU and Steering Angle Sensor, i.e., no wired connection. I'm dumbfounded on this. Everything is plugged in and the dealer had no idea other than maybe the Steering Angle Sensor needs to be replaced. This is a new truck and I was very careful in removing the dashboard, didn't even unplug any of the connections to the Steering Angle Sensor. It was suggested that I completely remove the dashboard again and make sure that all of the connections are correct. So that's where I'm at right now, that and I'm going to try cleaning the connections. If that doesn't work, then I'm going to have to order a new Steering Angle Sensor.
I'm a Mac guy, but I've decided that I need a diagnostic tool so I'm going to set up an older MacBook with windows and try to find a copy of TechStream since the Blue-tooth module that I purchased is basically useless.
I took it to the dealer today and they used TechStream to check the truck. TechStream indicated that there is no connection between the ECU and Steering Angle Sensor, i.e., no wired connection. I'm dumbfounded on this. Everything is plugged in and the dealer had no idea other than maybe the Steering Angle Sensor needs to be replaced. This is a new truck and I was very careful in removing the dashboard, didn't even unplug any of the connections to the Steering Angle Sensor. It was suggested that I completely remove the dashboard again and make sure that all of the connections are correct. So that's where I'm at right now, that and I'm going to try cleaning the connections. If that doesn't work, then I'm going to have to order a new Steering Angle Sensor.
I'm a Mac guy, but I've decided that I need a diagnostic tool so I'm going to set up an older MacBook with windows and try to find a copy of TechStream since the Blue-tooth module that I purchased is basically useless.
Just be awake that you will need a newer version of techstream (or else it won't have the vehicle data) which will require a subscription. You also need to purchase from "global techstream" as your vehicle is a "general market" so you cannot use a USA, Europe, or Japan market license or it will not connect. Japan version may connect actually. I just know for grey market vehicles in USA and Europe we have to but single use licenses from the correct region.
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I figured out the problem, it was the steering wheel sensor, not the clock-spring. Somehow when I removed the dashboard I damaged it. Once I put the new one on and reconnected the battery, the indicator went out. I took it for a spin and now everything is back to normal. I just want to thank everyone for all of their help.
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