Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: 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

- 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 or check sensor check code through panel diagnosis*
- Check dtcs or sensor check codes.
- Write down the dtcs or sensor check codes.
- Clear the dtcs or sensor check codes.
- Check whether the dtcs or sensor check codes recur.
- Reproduce the problem symptoms in accordance
with the dtcs or sensor check codes that were
written down, and check whether the dtcs or
sensor check codes recur.
Hint:
Refer to the dtc chart when any dtcs or sensor
check codes are output.
Result 

- Refer to problem symptoms table
Result

- Overall analysis and troubleshooting*
- Data list / active test (see page ac-37)
- Panel diagnosis (indicator check) (see page ac-31)
- Panel diagnosis (sensor check) (see page ac-31)
- Panel diagnosis (actuator check) (see page ac-31)
- Terminals of ecu (see page ac-27)
- Adjust, repair or replace
- Confirmation test
End
Hint:
Use these procedures to troubleshoot the air conditioning
system.
*: Use the intelligent tester.
Vehicle brought to workshop
Customer problem analysis and symptom check
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Notice:
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On-vehicle inspection
Inspect cooler condenser assembly
If the fins of the cooler condenser are dirty, clean
them with water. Dry the fins with compressed air.
Notice:
Do not damage the fins of the condenser.
If a fin of the cooler condenser is bent, straighte ...
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