Toyota RAV4 Service Manual: Check mode procedure
- Description
- Check mode has a higher sensitivity to malfunctions and can detect malfunctions that normal mode cannot detect. Check mode can also detect all the malfunctions that normal mode can detect. In check mode, dtcs are detected with 1 trip detection logic.
- Check mode procedure
- Make sure that the following conditions below are met:
- Battery positive voltage 11 v or more
- Throttle valve fully closed
- Transaxle in the p or n position
- A/c off
- Turn the ignition switch off.
- Connect the intelligent tester to the can vim. Then connect the can vim to the dlc3.
- Turn the ignition switch on and turn the tester on.
- Enter the following menus: diagnosis / enhanced obd ii / check mode.
- Change the ecm to check mode. Make sure the mil flashes as shown in the illustration.
Notice:
All dtcs and freeze frame data recorded will be erased if: 1) the intelligent tester is used to change the ecm from normal mode to check mode or vice versa; or 2) during check mode, the ignition switch is turned from on to acc or off.
Before check mode, make notes of the dtcs and freeze frame data.
- Start the engine. The mil should turn off after the engine starts.
- Perform "monitor drive pattern" for the ect
test (see page ax-19).
(Or, simulate the conditions of the malfunction described by the customer.)
- After simulating the malfunction conditions, use the tester to check the dtc and freeze frame data.
Dtc check / clear
Check dtc
Dtcs which are stored in the ecm can be displayed
with the intelligent tester.
The intelligent tester can display pending dtcs and
current dtcs. Some dtcs are not stored ...
Fail-safe chart
Fail-safe chart
This function minimizes the loss of the ect functions
when a malfunction occurs in a sensor or solenoid.
Automatic transmission fluid (atf) temperature
sensor:
when the ...
Other materials:
Rear combination 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 t ...
Armrest
Front (vehicles with slide function)
Slide the console box lid forward
or backward as needed.
Pull the lid forward by holding
the front of the lid.
Rear
Fold down the armrest for use.
Notice
To prevent damage to the armrest
Do not apply too much load on the armrest. ...
Opening the fuel tank cap
Pull up the opener to open the
fuel filler door.
Turn the fuel tank cap slowly to
open.
Hang the fuel tank cap on the
back of the fuel filler door.
...