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:

Tire pressure warning light circuit
Description If the tire pressure warning ecu detects trouble, the tire pressure warning light turns on and tire pressure monitor is canceled at the same time. At this time, the ecu records a dtc in memory. Connect terminals tc and cg of the dlc3 to make the tire pressure warning light bli ...

Fuel Economy
Current fuel economy Displays the driving range with remaining fuel. Average fuel economy Displays the average fuel economy since the function was reset or the average fuel economy after starting.* 1, 2, 3 The average fuel economy selected by "Fuel Economy" on the screen is displayed. *1 ...

Only back door lock / unlock functions do not operate
Description The main body ecu receives lock / unlock switch signals and activates the door lock motor accordingly. Wiring diagram Inspection procedure Inspect back door with motor lock assembly Apply the battery voltage to the door lock motor and check the operation of the d ...