Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Registration
Notice:
The vehicle identification number (vin) must be input into the replacement ecm.
Hint:
The vin is a 17-digit alphanumeric number. The intelligent tester is required to register the vin.
- Description
This registration section consists of 3 parts: input instructions, read vin and write vin.
- Input instructions: explains the general vin input instructions when using the intelligent tester.
- Read vin: explains the vin reading process in a flowchart. This process allows the vin stored in the ecm to be read in order to confirm that the two vins, provided with the vehicle and stored in the vehicle's ecm, are the same.
- Write vin: explains the vin writing process in a flowchart. This process allows the vin to be input into the ecm. If the ecm is changed, or the vehicle vin and ecm vin do not match, the vin can be registered or overwritten in the ecm by following this procedure.
- Input instructions
- Intelligent tester
The arrow buttons (up, down, right and left) and numerical buttons (0 to 9) are used to input the vin.
- Cursor operation
To move the cursor around the tester screen, press the right and left buttons.
- Alphabetical character input
- Press the up and down buttons to select the desired alphabetical character.
- After selection, the cursor should move.
- Numeric character input
- Press the numerical button corresponding to the number that you want to input.
- After input, the cursor should move.
Hint:
Numerical characters can also be selected by using the up and down buttons.
- Correction
- When correcting the input character(s), put the cursor onto the character using the right and left buttons.
- Select or input the correct character using the up/down buttons, or the numerical buttons.
- Finishing input operation
- Make sure that the input vin matches the vehicle vin after input.
- Press the enter button on the tester.
- Read vin
- Confirm the vehicle vin.
- Connect the intelligent tester to the dlc3.
- Turn the ignition switch on.
- Turn the tester on.
- Select the following menu items: diagnosis / enhanced obd ii/ vin.
- Write vin
- Confirm the vehicle vin.
- Connect the intelligent tester to the dlc3.
- Turn the ignition switch on.
- Turn the tester on.
Select the following menu items: diagnosis / enhanced obd ii/ vin.
Basic inspection
When a malfunction is not confirmed by the dtc check,
troubleshooting should be carried out in all circuits
considered to be possible causes of the problem. In many
cases, by carrying out the basic ...
Checking monitor status
Perform monitor drive pattern
Connect the intelligent tester to the dlc3.
Turn the ignition switch and the tester on.
Clear the dtcs (see page es-35).
Run the vehicle in accordance with ...
Other materials:
Check for intermittent problems
Check for intermittent problems
Hint:
A momentary interruption (open circuit) in the connectors
and/or wire harness between the sensors and ecus can
be detected by using the ecu data list function of an
intelligent tester.
Turn the ignition switch off and connect the
intelligent test ...
Problem symptoms table
When a "normal" code is output during a dtc check but
the problem is still occurring, use the problem symptoms
table. The suspected areas (circuits or parts) for each
problem symptom are in the table. The suspected areas
are listed in order of probability. A description of each of
the ...
Only rear door lh lock / unlock functions do not operate
Description
The main body ecu receives lock / unlock switch signals and activates the
door lock motor accordingly.
Wiring diagram
Inspection procedure
Inspect rear door with motor lock assembly lh
Apply the battery voltage to the door lock motor and
check the operation of th ...
