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:

Manual air conditioning system
Air conditioning controls Fan speed control switch Temperature control switch On/off switch Windshield defogger switch Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers* switch Airflow mode control switch Outside/recirculated air mode switch "A/C" switch "MAX A/C" switch *: If equipped ...

Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving: Starting the engine Driving With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to d. Release the parking brake. Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle. ...

All doors cannot be locked / unlocked simultaneously
Description The main body ecu receives switch signals from the door control switch on the power window regulator master switch, door control switch and driver side door key cylinder, and activates the door lock motor on each door accordingly. Wiring diagram Inspection procedure Perf ...