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:
Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver
of malfunctions in the indicated
vehicle's systems.
Brake system warning
light*1
Brake system warning
light*1
Brake system warning
light*1
Charging system warning
light (vehicles without
12.3-inch multi-information
display)*1
Charging system warning
light (vehic ...
Coolant
Replacement
Remove no. 1 Engine under cover
Drain engine coolant
Loosen the radiator drain cock plug.
Hint:
Collect the coolant in a container and dispose of it
according to the regulations in your area.
Remove the radiator reservoir cap.
Caution:
Do not remove the radiator ...
Blower resistor
On-vehicle inspection
Inspect blower motor control
Measure the resistance of the blower resistor.
Standard resistance
If the resistance is not as specified, replace the
blower motor control. ...
