Toyota RAV4 Service Manual: How to proceed with troubleshooting
Hint:
- Use these procedures to troubleshoot the key reminder warning system.
- *: Use the intelligent tester.
- Vehicle brought to workshop
- Inspect battery voltage
Standard voltage: 11 to 14 v
Hint:
If the voltage is below 11 v, recharge or replace the battery before proceeding.
- Inspect communication function of can communication system*
- Use the intelligent tester to check if the can communication system is functioning normally.
Result: 
- Problem symptoms table
- Overall analysis and troubleshooting*
- Operation check (see page dl-79)
- Terminals of ecu (see page dl-80)
- Data list / active test (see page dl-83)
- Repair or replace
- Confirmation test
End
System description
Key reminder warning system description
When the driver side door is opened with the key in
the ignition key cylinder and ignition switch in the
acc or off position, this system causes th ...
Operation check
Check key reminder warning system
Check that the key reminder warning buzzer
sounds.
With the driver side door closed, insert the key
into the ignition key cylinder and then turn th ...
Other materials:
Idle control system malfunction
Description
The idling speed is controlled by the etcs (electronic throttle control
system). The etcs is comprised
of: 1) the one valve type throttle body; 2) the throttle actuator, which
operates the throttle valve; 3) the
throttle position (tp) sensor, which detects the opening angle of ...
Brake
General maintenance
Inspect brake lines and hoses
Hint:
Work in a well-lighted area. Turn the front wheels fully to
the right or left before beginning the inspection.
Using a mirror, check the entire circumference and
length of the brake lines and hoses for:
Damage
Wear
...
Front passenger side seat belt warning light malfunction
Description
When the ignition switch is on, the center airbag sensor transmits front seat
inner belt status signals to
the combination meter through the can bus line. If the front passenger seat belt
is not fastened, the
heater control panel (automatic a/c) or clock (manual a/c) blinks the fr ...