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:

Headlight relay circuit
Description When the light control switch, located on the headlight dimmer switch, is turned to the head position, the head relay illuminates the headlights. Wiring diagram Inspection procedure Perform active test by intelligent tester (headlight) Connect the intelligent tester ( ...

Throttle / pedal position sensor / switch "d" circuit range / performance
Description Hint: Refer to dtc p2120 (see page es-282). Monitor description When the difference between the output voltages of vpa and vpa2 deviates from the standard, the ecm determines that the accelerator pedal position (app) sensor is malfunctioning. The ecm turns on the mil and th ...

Tire pressure warning ecu
Components Removal Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal Caution: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation. Remove glove compartment door assembly (see page i ...