Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Diagnostic trouble code chart

Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual / Introduction / How to troubleshoot ecu controlled systems / How to proceed with troubleshooting / Diagnostic trouble code chart

Look for output diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) (from the dtc checks) in the appropriate section's diagnostic trouble code chart. Use the chart to determine the trouble area and the proper inspection procedure. A description of each of the chart's columns are below.

Item	Description
Dtc no.	Indicates the diagnostic trouble code
Detection item	Indicates the system or details of the problem
Trouble area	Indicates the suspected areas of the problem
See page	Indicates the page where the inspection procedures for each circuit are to be found, or gives instruction for checking and repairs

Symptom simulation

Hint: The most difficult case in troubleshooting is when no problem symptoms occur. In such a case, a thorough problem analysis must be carried out. A simulation of the same or similar conditions ...

Problem symptoms table

When a "normal" code is output during a dtc check but the problem is still occurring, use the problem symptoms table. The suspected areas (circuits or parts) for each problem symptom are ...

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Removal
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If the electronic key does not operate properly (vehicles with a smart key system)
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Tires
Replace or rotate tires in accordance with maintenance schedules and treadwear. Checking tires New tread Treadwear indicator Worn tread The location of treadwear indicators is shown by the ¢§twi¢¸ or ¢§ƒ´¢¸ marks, etc., Molded on the si ...