Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: How to proceed with troubleshooting
Hint:
Perform troubleshooting in accordance with the following flowchart.
*: Use the intelligent tester.
- Vehicle brought to workshop
- Inspect battery voltage
Standard voltage: 11 to 14 v
If the voltage is below 11 v, recharge or replace the battery before proceeding.
- Problem symptom confirmation
- Check can communication system*
- Check for dtc (see page ps-11).
Result 
Hint:
- When any can communication system dtcs are output, perform troubleshooting on the can communication system first.
- When communication to the power steering ecu is not established through the intelligent tester, inspect terminals sil of the dlc3 and the power steering ecu, and the ig circuit of the power steering ecu.
- Check dtc*
- Check for dtc (see page ps-11).
Result 
- Problem symptoms table
Result 
- Overall analysis and troubleshooting*
- Terminals of ecu (see page ps-8).
- Data list / active test (see page ps-14).
- Repair or replace
- Confirmation test
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System description
Description
The eps (electronic power steering) system generates
torque through the operation of the motor and the
reduction gear installed on the column shaft in order to
assist steering eff ...
Problem symptoms table
Hint:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of the
problem symptom. The potential causes of the symptoms are
listed in order of probability in the "suspected area" column of
t ...
Other materials:
Slip indicator light remains on
Description
The slip indicator blinks during vsc and/or trc operation.
When the system fails, the slip indicator comes on to warn the driver.
For 2wd: with auto lsd switch on, when the hydraulic brake booster is at a high
temperature, the slip
indicator illuminates.
Wiring diagram
In ...
Tc and cg terminal circuit
Description
Dtc output mode is set by connecting terminals tc and cg of the dlc3.
The dtcs are displayed by blinking the srs warning light.
Hint:
Make sure that dtc b1281 has not been output. If dtc b1281 has been
output, refer to the multiplex
communication system.
When each warning ...
If the vehicle is submerged
or water on the road is rising
This vehicle is not designed
to be able to drive on roads
that are deeply flooded with
water. Do not drive on roads
where the roads may be
submerged or the water
may be rising. It is dangerous
to remain in the vehicle,
if it is anticipated that the
vehicle will be flooded or
set adrift. Remain calm ...
