Toyota RAV4 Service Manual: On-vehicle inspection
- Check throttle body
- Check the throttle control motor operating sounds.
- Turn the ignition switch on.
- When pressing the accelerator pedal, check
the operating sound of the running motor. Make
sure that no friction noises emit from the motor.
If friction noise exists, replace the throttle body.
- Check the throttle position sensor.
- Connect the intelligent tester to the dlc3.
- Turn the ignition switch on.
- Push the intelligent tester main switch on.
- Enter the following menus: diagnosis / enhanced obd ii / data list / throttle pos.
- Depress the accelerator pedal. When the throttle valve is fully opened, check that the value of "throttle pos" is within the specification.
Standard throttle valve opening percentage: 60% or more
Notice:
When checking the standard throttle valve opening percentage, the shift lever should be in the n position.
If the percentage is less than 60%, replace the throttle body.
Throttle body
Components
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Removal
Drain engine coolant (see page co-6)
Disconnect cable from negative battery
terminal
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal ...
Other materials:
Data list / active test
Active test
Hint:
Performing the intelligent tester active test allows
relay, vsv, actuator and other items to be operated
without removing any parts. Performing the active
test early in troubleshooting is one way to save time.
The data list can be displayed during the active
test.
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Rear axle hub and bearing
Components
On-vehicle inspection
Remove rear wheel
Disconnect rear drive shaft assembly lh
(for 4wd)
Disconnect the drive shaft (see page ds-69).
Remove rear disc brake cylinder assembly
lh (see page br-55)
Remove rear disc (see page br-57)
Check bearing backlash a ...
How to proceed with troubleshooting
Hint:
Use the procedure to troubleshoot the power door lock
control system.
*: Use the intelligent tester.
Vehicle brought to workshop
Inspect battery voltage
Standard voltage:
11 to 14 v
If the voltage is below 11 v, recharge or replace the battery
before proceeding.
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