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:

Only rear door rh 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 rear door with motor lock assembly rh Apply the battery voltage to the door lock motor and check the operation of th ...

Control module communication bus off
Description The power steering ecu receives signals from the ecm and the skid control ecu via the can communication system. Hint: When 2 or more dtcs starting with [u] are output simultaneously, inspect the connectors and wire harness of each ecu. If dtc u0105/41 is output, fi ...

Operating a bluetooth® enabled portable player
Power Volume Search playback Next commands, random play or back button Repeat play Fast-forwarding, rewinding or selecting an album Changing the audio source/ playback Playback/pause Previous commands Selecting a track Displaying text message Selecting an album P ...