Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: General information
A large number of ecu controlled systems are used in the rav4. In general, ecu controlled systems are considered to be very intricate, requiring a high level of technical knowledge to troubleshoot. However, most problem checking procedures only involve inspecting the ecu controlled system's circuits one by one. An adequate understanding of the system and a basic knowledge of electricity is enough to perform effective troubleshooting, accurate diagnoses and necessary repairs.
For using intelligent tester
Connect the cable of the intelligent tester to the dlc3, turn the ignition switch on and attempt to use the tester. If the display indicates that a communication error has occurred, there is a problem either with the vehicle or with the tester.
* If communication is normal when the tester is connected to another vehicle, inspect the dlc3 of the original vehicle.
* If communication is still not possible when the tester is connected to another vehicle, the problem may be in the tester itself. Consult the service department listed in the tester's instruction manual.
Other materials:
System description
Brief description
The can (controller area network) is a serial data
communication system for real time application. It is
a vehicle multiplex communication system which
has a high communication speed (500 kbps) and
the ability to detect malfunctions.
By pairing the canh and canl ...
Diagnosis system
Description
The occupant classification ecu controls the functions of
the occupant classification system on the vehicle. Data
of the occupant classification system can be read in the
data link connector 3 (dlc3) of the vehicle. When the
system seems to be malfunctioning, use the intelligen ...
Ts and cg terminal circuit
Description
If the vehicle is stationary during sensor check mode, speed sensor
malfunctions cannot be detected. The
vehicle must be driven for speed sensor malfunctions to be detected.
Hint:
Change to sensor check mode by connecting terminals tc and cg of the dlc3,
and turning the ignitio ...
