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:
Fail-safe chart
If a problem occurs in the electric power steering system, the
p/s warning light will come on in the combination meter and
steering power assist will be stopped, fixed at a particular
point, or decreased simultaneously to protect the system.
Hint:
The amount of power assist may be decreased ...
If the electronic key does
not operate properly (vehicles
with smart key system)
If communication between
the electronic key and vehicle
is interrupted or the electronic key cannot
be used because the battery
is depleted, the smart key
system and wireless remote
control cannot be used. In
such cases, the doors can
be opened and the engine
can be started by following
the procedur ...
Removal
Disconnect cable from negative battery
terminal
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to
prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
Remove air cleaner cap (see page es-411)
Remove air cleaner case
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