Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Cruise control system cruise control main switch
Components
Removal
Caution:
Be sure to read the precautionary notices concerning the srs airbag system before servicing it (see page rs-1).
- Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
- Remove steering pad assembly (see page rs- 336)
- Remove cruise control main switch
- Disconnect the connector.
- Remove the 2 screws and switch.
Inspection
- Inspect cruise control main switch
- Measure the resistance of the switch.
Standard resistance 
If the result is not as specified, replace the switch assembly.
Tc and cg terminal circuit
Description
Connecting terminals tc and cg of the dlc3 enables dtcs to be read through blinking patterns of the combination meter's cruise main indicator light.
Hint:
When a warning light of the combination meter blinks continuously, terminal tc of the dlc3 or an ecm may have a ground short.
Wiring diagram
Inspection procedure
- Check wire harness (dlc3 - ecm and body ground)
- Disconnect the e13 dlc3 connector.
- Disconnect the a9 ecm connector.
- Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connectors.
Standard resistance 
Replace ecm
Installation
- Install cruise control main switch
- Install the switch with the 2 screws.
Torque: 1.7 To 3.0 N*m (17.34 To 30.60 Kgf*cm, 15.04 To 26.55 In.*Lbf)
- Connect the connector.
- Install steering pad assembly (see page rs- 336)
- Connect cable to negative battery terminal
- Check srs warning light
- Check the srs warning light (see page rs-37).
Cruise control switch circuit
Description
This circuit sends signals to the ecm depending on the cruise control switch
condition. The battery
supplies positive (+) battery voltage to the cruise control switch. Then
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Differential
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Other materials:
If the vehicle becomes
stuck
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to p.
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material to help provide t ...
General information
A large number of ecu controlled systems are used in the
rav4. In general, ecu controlled systems are considered to
be very intricate, requiring a high level of technical knowledge
to troubleshoot. However, most problem checking procedures
only involve inspecting the ecu controlled system's circ ...
Dtc check / clear
Check dtc
Connect the intelligent tester (with can vim) to the
dlc3.
Turn the ignition switch on and turn the intelligent
tester on.
Read the dtc by following the prompts on the
tester screen.
Hint:
Refer to the intelligent tester operator's manual for
further details.
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