Toyota RAV4 Service Manual: Motor rotation angle sensor malfunction
Description
The motor rotation angle sensor detects the motor rotation angle and sends this information to the power steering ecu.
Wiring diagram
Inspection procedure
- Check connector connection condition
- Check the installation condition of the motor rotation angle sensor connector.
Ok: motor rotation angle sensor connector is securely connected to the power steering ecu.
Result 
- reconfirm dtc
- Reinstall motor rotation angle sensor connector.
- Check for dtc.
Ok: dtc is not output.
Result 
- Read value of intelligent tester (motor rotation angle sensor)
- Connect the intelligent tester (with can vim) to the dlc3.
- Turn the ignition switch on and press the intelligent tester main switch on.
- Select the items "motor rotate" in the data list
and read the value displayed on the intelligent tester.
Ok: during steering operation, motor rotation angle value changes from 0 to 360м/b>
Replace power steering ecu
Motor terminal voltage malfunction
Description
The power steering ecu supplies the current to the power steering motor
through the motor circuit.
Wiring diagram
Inspection procedure
Read value of intelligent tester ( ...
Ecu malfunction
Description
Inspection procedure
If the power steering ecu detects these dtcs, it will shut off the motor
relay circuit (built into the power
steering ecu) and stop power assist. However, pow ...
Other materials:
Problem symptoms table (2005/11-2006/01)
Hint:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of the
problem symptom. The potential causes of the symptoms are
listed in order of probability in the "suspected area" column of
the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected
areas in the order they are listed. Replace p ...
Data list / active test
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 in one way to save time.
Connect the intelligent tester (with can vim) to the
dlc3 ...
For vehicles equipped with vehicle stability (vsc) system
Notices when using drum tester
Before beginning testing, disable the vsc. To
disable the vsc, turn the ignition switch off
and connect sst to terminals 12 (ts) and 4
(cg) of the dlc3.
Sst 09843-18040
Notice:
Confirm that the vsc warning light blinks.
Vsc system will be r ...