Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Mechanical system tests
- Stall speed test
Hint:
This test is to check the overall performance of the
engine and transaxle.
Notice:
- Do not perform the stall speed test longer than 5
seconds.
- To ensure safety, perform this test in an open and
level area that provides good traction.
- The stall speed test should always be performed
with at least 2 people. One person should observe
the condition of the wheels and wheel chocks
while the other is performing the test.
- Connect the intelligent tester to the can vim. Then
connect the can vim to the dlc3.
- Run the vehicle until the transmission fluid
temperature has reached 50 to 80°c (122 to 176°f).
- Allow the engine to idle with the air conditioning
off.
- Chock all 4 wheels.
- Set the parking brake and keep the brake pedal
depressed firmly with your left foot.
- Move the shift lever to the d position.
- Depress the accelerator pedal as much as possible
with your right foot.
- Read the engine rpm (stall speed) and release the
accelerator pedal immediately.
Standard value:
2,150 to 2,450 rpm
Evaluation:

Notice:
Perform the test at the normal operating atf
temperature of 50 to 80°c (122 to 176°f).
- Shift time lag test
Hint:
This test is to check the condition of the direct clutch,
forward clutch, 1st brake and reverse brake.
- Connect the intelligent tester to the can vim. Then
connect the can vim to the dlc3.
- Run the vehicle until the transmission fluid
temperature has reached 50 to 80°c (122 to 176°f).
- Allow the engine to idle with the air conditioning
off.
- Set the parking brake and keep the brake pedal
depressed firmly.
- Check the d range time lag.
- Move the shift lever to n and wait for 1 minute.
- Move the shift lever to d and measure the time
until the shock is felt.
- Repeat the 2 procedures above 3 times, and
calculate the average time of the 3 tests.
- Check the r range time lag.
- Move the shift lever to n and wait for 1 minute.
- Move the shift lever to r and measure the time
until the shock is felt.
- Repeat the 2 procedures above 3 times, and
calculate the average time of the 3 tests.
Standard value:
D range time lag is less than 1.2 Seconds
R range time lag is less than 1.5 Seconds
Evaluation:

Problem symptom confirmation
Based on the result of the customer problem
analysis, try to reproduce the symptoms. If the
problem is that the transaxle does not shift up, shift
down, or ...
Measure line pressure
Notice:
Perform the test at the normal operating atf
temperature: 50 to 80°c (122 to 176°f).
The line pressure test should always be
performed with at least ...
Other materials:
Replacement
discharge refrigerant from refrigeration system
Start up the engine.
Turn the a/c switch on.
Operate the cooler compressor with an engine
speed of approximately 1,000 rpm for 5 to 6 minutes
to circulate the refrigerant and collect the
compressor oil remaining in each component int ...
Fuel pump control circuit
Description
When the engine is cranked, the starter relay drive signal output from the
star terminal of the ecm is
input into the sta terminal of the ecm, and ne signal generated by the
crankshaft position sensor is also
input into the ne+ terminal. Thus, the ecm interprets that the engine is ...
Data list / active test (2006/01- )
Read data list
Hint:
Using the intelligent tester's data list allows switch,
sensor, actuator and other item values to be read without
removing any parts. Reading the data list early in
troubleshooting is one way to save time.
Connect the intelligent tester (with can vim) to the
...