Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Starter

Starting  system

Parts location System diagram The starting system rotates the starter motor according to the signals from the ignition switch and pnp switch. ...

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 preten ...

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Check for short circuit
If the wire harness is ground shorted (fig. 5), Locate the section by conducting a resistance check with the body ground (below). Check the resistance with the body ground. Disconnect connectors a and c, and measure the resistance Standard resistance (fig. 6) Hint: Measure ...

Shift solenoid "d" control circuit
Description Shifting from 1st to o/d is performed in combination with the on and off operation of the shift solenoid valves sl1 and sl2, which are controlled by the ecm. If an open or short circuit occurs in any of the shift solenoid valves, the ecm controls the remaining normal shift sol ...

On-vehicle inspection
Check battery condition Notice: If the battery is weak or if the engine is difficult to start, perform the following procedures. Check the battery for damage and deformation. If severe damage, deformation or leakage is found, replace the battery. Check the electrolyte quantity of e ...