Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Customer problem analysis

Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual / Introduction / How to troubleshoot ecu controlled systems / How to proceed with troubleshooting / 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:

Toyota RAV4. How to proceed with troubleshooting

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:

Fastening and releasing the seat belt
To fasten the seat belt, push the plate into the buckle until a click sound is heard. To release the seat belt, press the release button A. ■Emergency locking retractor (ELR) The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on impact. It may also lock if you lean forward too quickly ...

Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior
Perform cleaning in a manner appropriate to each component and its material. Protecting the vehicle interior Remove dirt and dust using a vacuum cleaner. Wipe dirty surfaces with a cloth dampened with lukewarm water. If dirt cannot be removed, wipe it off with a soft cloth dampened with neut ...

Reassembly (2005/11-2006/01)
Install front drive shaft bearing Using sst and a press, press in the drive shaft bearing to the inboard joint rh. Sst 09527-10011, 09710-04081 Notice: The bearing should be installed completely. Using a snap ring expander, install a new drive shaft hole snap ring. ...