Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: 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 sensor, it determines whether or not the srs should be activated.
Dtc b1615/14 is recorded when a malfunction is detected in the front airbag sensor lh circuit.
Wiring diagram
Inspection procedure
- Check front 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 front airbag sensor rh and 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 
Hint:
Dtcs other than dtc b1610/13 and b1615/14 may be output at this time, but they are not related to this check.
Use simulation method to check
Front airbag sensor rh circuit malfunction
Description
The front airbag sensor rh consists of the diagnostic circuit, the frontal
deceleration sensor, etc.
If the center airbag sensor assembly receives signals from the frontal
dece ...
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 ...
Other materials:
Throttle / pedal position sensor / switch "A"
Hint:
These dtcs relate to the throttle position (tp) sensor.
Description
The tp sensor is mounted on the throttle body, and detects the opening angle
of the throttle valve. This
sensor is a non-contact type. It uses hall-effect elements in order to yield
accurate signals even in
extrem ...
Installation
Notice:
Do not heat the vehicle body, emblem and name plate
excessively.
Hint:
When installing the emblem and name plate, heat the vehicle
body, emblem and name plate using a heat light.
Standard heating temperature
Install no. 4 Back door name plate (for 4wd)
Clean the vehicle body ...
Preparations to
use wireless
communication
The following can be performed using bluetooth® wireless communication:
A portable audio player can be operated and listened to via
audio system
Hands-free phone calls can be made via a cellular phone
In order to use wireless communication, register and connect a
bluetooth® device by p ...
