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.
Freeze frame data
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 ...
Fail-safe chart
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:
Terminals of ecu (2005/11-2006/01)
Notice:
Turn the ignition switch off before measuring the
resistances of the main wire and the branch wire.
After the ignition switch is turned off, check that the
key reminder warning system and light reminder
warning system are not in operation.
Before measuring the resistance, leave ...
Fog light assembly
Components
Removal
Hint:
Use the same procedures for the rh and lh sides.
The procedures listed below are for the lh side.
Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to
...
Dtc check / clear
Notice:
When the diagnosis system is changed from normal
mode to check mode or vice versa, all dtcs and freeze
frame data recorded in normal mode are erased. Before
changing modes, always check and make a note of any
dtcs and freeze frame data.
Hint:
Dtcs which are stored in the ecm can be ...
