Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Customer problem analysis
Hint:
- In troubleshooting, confirm that the problem symptoms have been accurately identified. Preconceptions should be discarded in order to make an accurate judgment. To clearly understand what the problem symptoms are, it is extremely important to ask the customer about the problem and the conditions at the time the malfunction occurred.
- Gather as much information as possible for reference.
Past problems that seem unrelated may also help in some cases.
- The following 5 items are important points in the problem analysis:
Operation flow
Hint:
Perform troubleshooting in accordance with the
procedures below. The following is an outline of basic
troubleshooting procedures. Confirm the troubleshooting
procedures for the circuit you a ...
Symptom confirmation and diagnostic trouble code
Hint:
The diagnostic system in the rav4 has various
functions.
The first function is the diagnostic trouble code
(dtc) check. A dtc is a code stored in the ecu
memory whenever a malfunction ...
Other materials:
Throttle actuator control system
Description
The throttle actuator is operated by the ecm, and opens and closes the
throttle valve using gears. The
opening angle of the throttle valve is detected by the throttle position (tp)
sensor, which is mounted on
the throttle body. The tp sensor provides feedback to the ecm in ord ...
Removal
Hint:
Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side.
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 to
prevent airbag and ...
Dtc check / clear
Check dtc
Connect the intelligent tester to the dlc3.
Turn the ignition switch on and turn the tester on.
Select the following menu item: body / sliding roof /
dtc.
Check the dtc(s).
Clear dtc
Connect the intelligent tester to the dlc3.
Turn the ignition switch on ...
