Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Check mode procedure
Hint:
Intelligent tester only:
compared to normal mode, check mode is more sensitive to
malfunctions. Therefore, check mode can detect the
malfunctions that cannot be detected by normal mode.
Notice:
All the stored dtcs and freeze frame data are erased if:
- The ecm is changed from normal mode to check mode
or vice versa;
- Or the ignition switch is turned from on
to acc or off while in check mode. Before changing
modes, always check and make a note of any dtcs and
freeze frame data.
- Check mode procedure (using intelligent
tester)

- Check and ensure the following conditions:
- Battery positive voltage 11 v or more.
- Throttle valve fully closed.
- Transmission in the p or n position.
- A/c switch off.
- Turn the ignition switch off.
- Connect the intelligent tester to the dlc3.
- Turn the ignition switch on.
- Turn the tester on.
- Select the following menu items: diagnosis /
enhanced obd ii/ check mode.
- Switch the ecm from normal mode to check mode.
Make sure the mil flashes as shown in the
illustration.
- Start the engine.
- Make sure the mil turns off.
- Simulate the conditions of the malfunction described
by the customer.
- Check dtcs and freeze frame data using the tester.
Description
Freeze frame data records the engine conditions (fuel
system, calculated load, engine coolant temperature,
fuel trim, engine speed, vehicle speed, etc.) When a
malfunction is dete ...
If any of the following dtcs are set, the ecm enters fail-safe
mode to allow the vehicle to be driven temporarily.
Hint:
*: The vehicle can be driven slowly when the accelerator
pedal is depre ...
Other materials:
Tire pressure warning receiver (w/ antenna)
Components
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Cooling fan system
Parts location
System diagram
On-vehicle inspection
Hint:
It is normal for the cooling fan to sometimes rotate when the
ignition switch is turned from acc to on.
Check cooling fan operation at low temperatures (below 94°c (201°f))
Turn the ignition switch on with the a/c ...
Throttle actuator control motor current range / performance
Description
The etcs (electronic throttle control system) has a dedicated power supply
circuit. The voltage (+bm)
is monitored and when it is low (less than 4 v), the ecm determines that there
is a malfunction in the
etcs and cuts off the current to the throttle actuator.
When the volt ...