Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Owners Manual: If the engine will not start
If the engine will not start even though correct starting procedures are being followed („_p. 197, 200), Consider each of the following points:
The engine will not start even though the starter motor operates normally.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
- There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
- The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine again following correct starting procedures.
- There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.
The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and headlights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at a low volume.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
- The battery may be discharged.
- The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
The starter motor does not turn over (vehicles with a smart key system).
The engine starting system may be malfunctioning due to an electrical problem such as an open circuit or a blown fuse. However, an interim measure is available to start the engine.
The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and headlights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
- One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
- The battery may be discharged.
- There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system (vehicles with a smart key system).
Contact your toyota dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair procedures are unknown.
Emergency start function (vehicles with a smart key system)
When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as an interim measure to start the engine if the engine switch is functioning normally:
- Set the parking brake.
- Shift the shift lever to p.
- Turn the engine switch to accessory mode.
- Press and hold the engine switch for about 15 seconds while depressing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your toyota dealer.
If you have a flat tire
Your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire. The flat tire can be
replaced with the spare tire.
For details about tires
Caution
If you have a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
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If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from p
If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake
pedal, there may be a problem with the shift lock system (a system
to prevent accidental operation of the shift lever). Have the
veh ...
Other materials:
Torque converter clutch solenoid performance (shift solenoid valve dsl)
Description
The ecm uses the signals from the throttle position sensor, air-flow meter,
turbine (input) speed sensor,
intermediate (counter) shaft speed sensor and crankshaft position sensor to
monitor the engagement
condition of the lock-up clutch.
Then the ecm compares the engagement ...
Pressure sensor circuit
Description
This dtc is output when the refrigerant pressure is either extremely low
(0.19 Mpa [2.0 Kgf/cm2, 28 psi]
or less) or extremely high (3.14 Mpa [32.0 Kgf/cm2, 455 psi] or more). The air
conditioning pressure
sensor, which is installed on the pipe of the high pressure side, detec ...
Terminals of ecu
Check occupant classification ecu
Measure the voltage of the connector.
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