Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Dtc check / clear
- Check dtc (when using intelligent tester)
- Connect the intelligent tester (with can vim) to the
dlc3.
- Turn the ignition switch on.
- Turn the tester on.
- Read the dtcs by following the prompts on the
tester screen.
Hint:
Refer to the intelligent tester operator's manual for
further details.
- Clear dtc (when using intelligent tester)

- Connect the intelligent tester (with can vim) to the
dlc3.
- Turn the ignition switch on.
- Turn the tester on.
- Operate the intelligent tester to clear the codes.
Hint:
Refer to the intelligent tester operator's manual for
further details.
- Check dtc (when not using intelligent tester)

- Using sst, connect terminals 13 (tc) and 4 (cg) of
the dlc3.
Sst 09843-18040
- Turn the ignition switch on.
- Read dtcs from the abs warning light on the
combination meter.
Hint:
- If the abs warning light does not blink, perform
relevant troubleshooting procedures. The
relevant troubleshooting procedures are in the
sections listed in the table below.


- As an example, the blinking patterns of the
normal system code and dtcs 11 and 21 are
shown below.

- Dtcs are explained in the "diagnostic
trouble code chart" (see page bc-57).
- After completing the check, disconnect sst from
terminals 13 (tc) and 4 (cg) of the dlc3, and turn
the ignition switch off.
Hint:
- If 2 or more malfunctions are detected at the
same time, the lowest numbered dtc is
displayed first.
- Clear dtc (when not using intelligent tester)

- Using sst, connect terminals 13 (tc) and 4 (cg) of
the dlc3.
Sst 09843-18040
- Turn the ignition switch on.

- Clear the dtcs stored in the skid control ecu by
depressing the brake pedal 8 times or more within 5
seconds.
- Check that the abs and vsc warning lights come
on.
- Remove sst from the terminals of the dlc3.
- Turn the ignition switch off.
Hint:
Clearing the dtcs cannot be performed by
removing the cable from the negative (-) battery
terminal or the ecu-ig1 fuse.
- End of dtc check/clear
- Turn the ignition switch on.
- Check that the abs and vsc warning lights go off
within approximately 3 seconds.
- Turn the ignition switch off.
Diagnosis
If the skid control ecu detects a malfunction, the abs,
vsc and brake warning lights and the slip, downhill
assist control and auto lsd indicator lights come on in
accordance with t ...
Freeze frame data
Hint:
Whenever a dtc is detected or the abs operates,
the skid control ecu stores the current vehicle
(sensor) state as freeze frame data.
The skid control ecu stores ...
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RCTA function
â– Operation of the RCTA
function
The RCTA function uses rear
side radar sensors to detect
vehicles approaching from the right or left at the rear of the
vehicle and alerts the driver of
the presence of such vehicles
by flashing the outside rear view
mirror indicators and sounding a
buzzer.
Appr ...
System description
System description
Hint:
The skid control ecu forms a single unit with the abs
and traction actuator.
Abs (anti-lock brake system):
the abs helps prevent the wheels from locking
when the brakes are applied firmly or on a slippery
surface.
Operation description:
the skid ...
Air outlet damper control servo motor circuit
Description
The damper servo sends pulse signals to indicate the damper position to the
air conditioning amplifier.
The air conditioning amplifier activates the motor (normal or reverse) based on
these signals to move the
mode damper to the appropriate position, which controls the air o ...