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
End
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:
Installation
(2005/11-2006/01)
Install front drive shaft assembly lh
Coat the spline of the inboard joint shaft with gear
oil.
Using a brass bar and hammer, align the shaft
splines in the drive shaft.
Notice:
Set the snap ring with the opening side facing
downwards.
Be careful not to damage the oil s ...
Transmission oil cooler
Components
Removal
Remove transmission oil cooler
*1: Disconnect the no. 3 Water by-pass hose from
the transmission oil cooler.
*2: Disconnect the no. 4 Water by-pass hose from
the transmission oil cooler.
*3: Disconnect the no. 1 Oil cooler inlet hose from
the transmiss ...
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 front seat track bracket outer
cover lh (see page se-11)
Remove fr ...