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:

For vehicles equipped with mobile communication systems
Install the antenna as far away from the ecu and sensors of the vehicle electronic systems as possible. Install an antenna feeder at least 20 cm (7.87 In.) Away from the ecu and sensors of the vehicle electronic systems. For details about ecu and sensor locations, refer to the sec ...

Front occupant classification sensor lh circuit malfunction
Description The front occupant classification sensor lh circuit consists of the occupant classification ecu and the front occupant classification sensor lh. Dtc b1780 is recorded when a malfunction is detected in the front occupant classification sensor lh circuit. Wiring diagram ...

System description
General This system has the following functions: manual slide open and close; auto slide open and close; manual tilt up and down; auto tilt up and down; jam protection; and key off operation. Function of main component System operation The sliding roof has the following ...