Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 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.
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
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:
Removal
Drain differential oil
Remove rear wheel
Remove tailpipe assembly
Remove the tailpipe (see page ex-2).
Remove center exhaust pipe assembly
Remove the center pipe (see page ex-2).
Remove propeller with center bearing
shaft assembly (see page pr-3)
Remove rear suspen ...
Horn system
Parts location
System diagram
Problem symptoms table
Hint:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of the
problem symptom. The potential causes of the symptoms are
listed in order of probability in the "suspected area" column of
the table. Check each symptom by c ...
Inspection
Inspect rear stabilizer link assembly lh
As shown in the illustration, move the ball joint stud
back and forth 5 times before installing the nut.
Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously at
a rate of 3 to 5 seconds per turn and take the torque
reading on the fifth turn.
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