Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Problem symptoms table
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 parts
as necessary.
- The matrix chart is divided into 2 chapters. When
troubleshooting, check chapter 1 first. If instructions are
given in chapter 1 to proceed to 2, proceed as instructed.
- If the instruction "proceed to next circuit inspection shown
in problem symptoms table" is given in the flowchart for
each circuit, proceed to the next suspected area in the
table.
- If the problem still occurs even though there are no
malfunctions in any of the circuits, check the ecm and
replace it if necessary.
Chapter 1: electrical circuit matrix chart

Hint:
*: When the circuit is defective, a dtc may be output.
Chapter 2: on-vehicle repair and off-vehicle repair



Test monitor drive pattern for ect
Caution:
Perform this drive pattern on a level surface and
strictly observe the posted speed limits and traffic
laws while driving.
Hint:
Performing this ...
Check ecm
Measure the voltage of the ecm connector.
Hint:
Each ecm terminal's standard voltage is shown in
the table below.
In the table, first follow the information under
" ...
Other materials:
Parts location
System diagram
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Trailer towing
Your vehicle is designed
primarily as a passenger-and-
load-carrying vehicle.
Towing a trailer can have an
adverse impact on handling,
performance, braking, durability,
and fuel consumption.
For your safety and the
safety of others, you must
not overload your vehicle or
trailer. You must also
ensu ...
System voltage
Description
The battery supplies electricity to the ecm even when the ignition switch is
in the off position. This
power allows the ecm to store data such as dtc history, freeze frame data and
fuel trim values. If the
battery voltage falls below a minimum level, the memory is cleared and ...