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
Monitor drive pattern
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 ...
Terminals of ecm
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:
Spiral cable
Components
Removal
Caution:
Be sure to read the precautionary notices concerning the
srs airbag system before servicing it (see page rs-1).
Disconnect cable from negative battery
terminal
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery ...
Oxygen sensor circuit
Description
In order to obtain a high purification rate of the carbon monoxide (co),
hydrocarbon (hc) and nitrogen
oxide (nox) components in the exhaust gas, a twc is used. For the most efficient
use of the twc, the
air-fuel ratio must be precisely controlled so that it is always close to ...
Cold start
Description
The electronic throttle control system (etcs) controls the engine idling
speed. The etcs operates the
throttle actuator to open and close the throttle valve, and adjusts the intake
air amount to achieve the
target idling speed.
In addition, the ecm retards the ignition timi ...
