Toyota RAV4 Service Manual: Driver side - side airbag sensor circuit malfunction
Description
The side airbag sensor lh consists of part including the diagnostic circuit and the lateral deceleration sensor.
When the center airbag sensor receives signals from the lateral deceleration sensor, it determines whether or not the srs should be activated.
Dtc b1620/21 is set when a malfunction is detected in the side airbag sensor lh circuit.
Wiring diagram
Inspection procedure
- Check side airbag sensor lh
- Turn the ignition switch off.
- Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal, and wait for at least 90 seconds.
- Interchange the side airbag sensor rh and the side airbag sensor lh, and connect the connectors to them.
- Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal, and wait for at least 2 seconds.
- Turn the ignition switch on, and wait for at least 60 seconds.
- Clear the dtcs (see page rs-49).
- Turn the ignition switch off.
- Turn the ignition switch on, and wait for at least 60 seconds.
- Check the dtcs (see page rs-49).
Result 
Dtcs other than dtc b1620/21 and b1625/22 may be output at this time, but they are not related to this check.
Use simulation method to check
Front airbag sensor lh circuit malfunction
Description
The front airbag sensor lh consists of the diagnostic circuit, the frontal
deceleration sensor, etc.
If the center airbag sensor receives signals from the frontal deceleration
sens ...
Lost communication with driver side - side airbag sensor assembly
Description
The side airbag sensor lh consists of part including the diagnostic circuit
and the lateral deceleration
sensor.
When the center airbag sensor receives signals from the lateral ...
Other materials:
Installation
Install rear no. 1 Seat assembly lh (w/o rear no. 2 Seat)
Fully tilt the seatback forward.
Place the seat in the cabin.
Notice:
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
Connection procedures of seat to lock cable when
reusing seat:
Using a screwdriver, detach the cla ...
Ecu malfunction
Description
Inspection procedure
If the power steering ecu detects these dtcs, it will shut off the motor
relay circuit (built into the power
steering ecu) and stop power assist. However, power assist continues if dtc
c1533 is output.
Reconfirm dtc
Check for dtc.
Ok:
dtc i ...
Ambient temperature sensor circuit
Description
The ambient temperature sensor is installed in the front part of the
condenser to detect the ambient
temperature and control the air conditioner. The sensor is connected to the
combination meter and
detects fluctuations in the ambient temperature. This data is used for
contr ...