Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: How to proceed with troubleshooting (2005/11-2006/01)
Hint:
- Use these procedures to troubleshoot the air conditioning system.
- *: Use the intelligent tester.
- Vehicle brought to workshop
- Customer problem analysis and symptom check
- Inspect battery voltage
Standard voltage: 11 to 14 v
If the voltage is below 11 v, recharge or replace the battery before proceeding.
- Check can communication system*
- Use the intelligent tester to check if the can communication system is functioning.
Result 
- Check dtc*
- Check for dtcs and write down any dtcs that are output.
- Clear the dtcs.
- Recheck for dtcs. Based on the dtcs output above, try to cause output of the air conditioning system dtc by simulating the operation indicated by the dtc.
Result 
- Refer to problem symptoms table
Result 
- Overall analysis and troubleshooting*
- Data list / active test (see page ac-127)
- Terminals of ecu (see page ac-122)
- Adjust, repair or replace
- Confirmation test
End
System description
General
The air conditioning system has the following
features:
The air conditioning amplifier controls the
operation of parts, such as the a/c compressor,
automatically in accord ...
How to proceed with troubleshooting (2006/01- )
Hint:
Use these procedures to troubleshoot the air conditioning
system
*: Use the intelligent tester.
Vehicle brought to workshop
Customer problem analysis and symptom check
...
Other materials:
Driving position memory
This feature automatically
adjusts the driver's seat to
suit your preferences.
Your preferred driving position
(the position of the
driver's seat) can be
recorded and recalled by
pressing a button.
Two different driving positions
can be recorded into
memory.
Each electronic key can be
registered ...
Open in stop light switch circuit
Description
The skid control ecu detects the brake operating conditions through a signal
transmitted by the stop light
switch. The skid control ecu incorporates an open circuit detection circuit.
This dtc is set under either of
the following conditions:
An open is detected in the stop lig ...
Checking and replacing
fuses
If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may
have blown. If this happens, check and replace the fuses as necessary.
Vehicles without a smart key system:
turn the engine switch to the “lock” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
turn the engine switch off.
Aft ...
