Toyota RAV4 Service Manual: How to proceed with troubleshooting
Hint:
- Use these procedures to troubleshoot the vehicle stability control system.
- *: 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.
- Check and clear dtc*
- Problem symptom confirmation
Result 
- Symptom simulation
- Check communication function of controller area network (can)*
- Use the intelligent tester to check for normal functioning of the can communication system.
- Perform bus check (communication malfunction dtc).
Result 
- Check for dtc*
Result 
- Problem symptoms table
Result
- Overall analysis and troubleshooting
- Terminals of ecu (see page bc-41)
- Data list / active test (see page bc-52)
- Check for fluid leakage
- Repair or replace
- Confirmation test
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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 t ...
Check for intermittent problems
Check for intermittent problems
Hint:
A momentary interruption (open circuit) in the connectors
and/or wire harness between the sensors and ecus can
be detected by using the ecu data list fun ...
Other materials:
Handling of hose clamps
Before removing the hose, check the clamp position
so that it can be reinstalled in the same position.
Replace any deformed or dented clamps with new
ones.
When reusing a hose, attach the clamp on the
clamp track portion of the hose.
For a spring type clamp, you may want to spread ...
Rear power outlet socket
Components
Removal
Disconnect cable from negative battery
terminal
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to
prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
Remove rear door scuff plate lh (see page
ir-2 ...
Emergency flashers
The emergency flashers are used to warn other drivers when the
vehicle has to be stopped in the road to a breakdown, etc.
Press the switch.
All the turn signals will flash.
To turn them off, press the switch
once again.
Emergency flashers
If the emergency flashers are used for a long ...