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Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: How to proceed with troubleshooting

Hint:

Use these procedures to troubleshoot the engine immobiliser system.

*: Use the intelligent tester.

  1. Vehicle brought to workshop


  1. Inspect battery voltage

Standard voltage: 11 to 14 v

If the voltage is below 11 v, recharge or replace the battery before proceeding.


  1. crank engine for more than 10 seconds


  1. Check for dtc*

  1. Check for dtcs and make a note of any codes that are output (see page ei-18).
  2. Clear the dtc.
  3. Recheck for dtcs. Based on the dtc output above, try to cause the output of the same sfi system dtc or engine immobiliser system dtc by simulating the original activity indicated by the dtc.

Result:




  1. Problem symptoms table

Result:




  1. Overall analysis and troubleshooting*

  1. Data list / active test (see page ei-19)
  2. Terminals of ecu (see page ei-13)
  3. Inspection (see page ei-43)


  1. Adjust, repair or replace


  1. Confirmation test

End

System description
Engine immobiliser system description The engine immobiliser system is designed to prevent the vehicle from being stolen. This system uses a transponder key ecu that stores the key codes of a ...

Registration
Hint: The key has 2 codes: the key code (immobiliser code) and the wireless code (recognition code). Both of these codes need to be registered. For wireless code registration procedures, refer to ...

Other materials:

Towing related terms
Gcwr (gross combination weight rating) The maximum allowable gross combination weight. The gross combination weight is the sum of the total vehicle weight (including the occupants, cargo and any optional equipment installed on the vehicle) and the weight of the trailer being towed (inc ...

Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without smart key system)
Starting the engine 1. Pull the parking brake switch to check that the parking brake is set. The parking brake indicator will come on. 2. Check that the shift lever is set in P. 3. Firmly depress the brake pedal. 4. Turn the engine switch to START to start the engine. â– If the engine does not s ...

Cooling fan system
Parts location System diagram On-vehicle inspection Hint: It is normal for the cooling fan to sometimes rotate when the ignition switch is turned from acc to on. Check cooling fan operation at low temperatures (below 94°c (201°f)) Turn the ignition switch on with the a/c ...

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