Toyota RAV4 Service Manual: Dtc check / clear
Notice:
When the diagnosis system is changed from normal mode to check mode or vice versa, all dtcs and freeze frame data recorded in normal mode are erased. Before changing modes, always check and make a note of any dtcs and freeze frame data.
Hint:
- Dtcs which are stored in the ecm can be displayed on the intelligent tester. The intelligent tester can display current and pending dtcs.
- Some dtcs are not set if the ecm does not detect the same malfunction again during a second consecutive driving cycle. However, such malfunctions, detected on only one occasion, are stored as pending dtcs.
- Check dtc (using intelligent tester)
- Connect the intelligent tester to the dlc3.
- Turn the ignition switch on.
- Turn the tester on.
- Select the following menu items: diagnosis / enhanced obd ii / dtc info / current codes or pending codes.
- Check the dtc(s) and freeze frame data, and then write them down.
- Check the details of the dtc(s) (see page es-51).
- Clear dtc (using intelligent tester)
- Connect the intelligent tester to the dlc3.
- Turn the ignition switch on.
- Turn the tester on.
- Select the following menu items: diagnosis / enhanced obd ii / dtc info / clear codes.
- Press the yes button.
- Clear dtc (without using intelligent tester)
- Perform either of the following operations.
- Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal for more than 1 minute.
- Remove the efi and etcs fuses from the engine room relay block (located inside the engine compartment) for more than 1 minute.
Diagnosis system
Description
When troubleshooting obd ii (on-board diagnostics)
vehicles, the intelligent tester (complying with sae
j1987) must be connected to the dlc3 (data link
connector 3) of the vehicle ...
Freeze frame data
Description
Freeze frame data records the engine conditions (fuel
system, calculated load, engine coolant temperature,
fuel trim, engine speed, vehicle speed, etc.) When a
malfunction is dete ...
Other materials:
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior
The following procedures will help protect your vehicle’s interior
and keep it in top condition:
Protecting the vehicle interior
Remove dirt and dust using a vacuum cleaner. Wipe dirty surfaces
with a cloth dampened with lukewarm water.
Cleaning the leather areas
Remove dirt and dust usin ...
Door control switch
Inspection
Inspect power window regulator master
switch assembly (door control switch)
Measure the resistance of the door control switch.
Standard resistance
If the result is not as specified, replace the power
window regulator master switch assembly.
Inspect door control s ...
Freeze frame data
Freeze frame data
Notice:
It is difficult to show the specified values
(judgment values) clearly because freeze frame
data values change significantly due to
differences in measurement conditions,
surroundings, or vehicle conditions. For this
reason, there may be a problem even w ...