Toyota RAV4 Service Manual: Circuit inspection
A description of the main areas of each circuit inspection is below.
| Item | Description |
| description | The major role, operation of the circuit and its component parts are explained. |
| Dtc no., Dtc detection condition, trouble area | Indicates the diagnostic trouble codes, diagnostic trouble code detection conditions, and trouble areas of a problem. |
| Wiring diagram | This shows a wiring diagram of the circuit.
Use this diagram together with electrical wiring diagram to thoroughly understand the circuit. |
| Inspection procedures | Use the inspection procedures to determine if the circuit is normal or abnormal. If abnormal, use the inspection procedures to determine whether the problem is located in the sensors, actuators, wire harnesses or ecu. |
| Inspection procedure connector illustrations |
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Problem symptoms table
When a "normal" code is output during a dtc check but
the problem is still occurring, use the problem symptoms
table. The suspected areas (circuits or parts) for each
problem symptom are ...
Other materials:
Brake switch "b" circuit high
Description
The purpose of this circuit is to prevent the engine from stalling while
driving in the lock-up condition when
the brakes are suddenly applied.
When the brake pedal is depressed, this switch sends a signal to the ecm. Then
the ecm cancels the
operation of the lock-up clutch ...
Door lock position circuit
Description
This circuit detects the state of the door lock detection sensor and sends it
to the main body ecu.
Wiring diagram
Inspection procedure
Read value of intelligent tester (door lock position)
Connect the intelligent tester (with can vim) to the
dlc3.
Turn the ignitio ...
Power steering ecu
Components
Removal
Disconnect cable from negative battery
terminal
Remove instrument panel sub-assembly
upper
Remove the instrument panel (see page ip-4).
Remove power steering ecu
Disconnect the 4 connectors.
Remove the 3 nuts and remove the power steering
e ...