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:
Tires
Replace or rotate tires in accordance with maintenance schedules
and treadwear.
Checking tires
New tread
Treadwear indicator
Worn tread
The location of treadwear indicators
is shown by the ¢Â§twi¢¸ or ¢Â§ƒ´¢¸
marks, etc., Molded on the si ...
Engine coolant temperature circuit
Description
A thermistor, whose resistance value varies according to the ect, is built
into the engine coolant
temperature (ect) sensor.
The structure of the sensor and its connection to the ecm are the same as those
of the intake air
temperature (iat) sensor.
Hint:
When any of dtcs ...
Disassembly
Caution:
Wear protective gloves. Sharp areas on the seat frame
(with adjuster) may injure your hands.
Hint:
Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side.
The procedures listed below are for the lh side.
Remove vertical adjuster cover lh (for driver side)
Using a screw ...