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
End
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:
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary
preparations and inspections
before driving the
vehicle in winter. Always
drive the vehicle in a manner
appropriate to the prevailing
weather conditions.
Pre-winter preparations
Use fluids that are appropriate
to the prevailing outside temperatures.
Engine oil
Engine c ...
Tire inflation pressure
Tire inflation pressure
The recommended cold tire inflation
pressure and tire size are displayed
on the tire and loading
information label.
Inspection and adjustment procedure
Tire valve
Tire pressure gauge
Remove the tire valve cap.
Press the tip of the tire pressure gaug ...
Dtc check / clear
Check dtc (using intelligent tester)
Connect the intelligent tester (with can vim) to the
dlc3.
Turn the ignition switch on.
Read the dtcs by following the directions on the
tester screen.
Hint:
Refer to the intelligent tester operator's manual for
further details.
Chec ...
