Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Abs warning light remains on
Description
If any of the following conditions are detected, the abs warning light remains on:
- The ecu connectors are disconnected from the skid control ecu.
- There is a malfunction in the skid control ecu internal circuit.
- There is an open or short in the wire harness between the combination meter and the skid control ecu.
Hint:
The intelligent tester may not be used when there is a malfunction in the skid control ecu.
Wiring diagram
Inspection procedure
- Check can communication system
- Check if the can communication system dtc is output (see page ca-34).
Result 
- Inspect skid control ecu connector
- Check if the skid control ecu connector is properly installed.
Ok: the skid control ecu connector is properly installed.
- Check wire harness (skid control ecu - battery and body ground)
- Disconnect the a19 ecu connector.
- Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connector.
Standard resistance 
- Measure the voltage of the wire harness side connector.
Standard voltage 
- Perform active test by intelligent tester (abs warning light)
- Select the active test, generate a control command, and then check that the abs warning light operates.
Ok: the abs warning light is turned on or off.
Hint:
When the abs warning light remains illuminated, opens in the wire harness of the combination meters or abnormalities in the meter circuit should be considered.
Replace abs and traction actuator assembly
Control module communication bus off
Description
Inspection procedure
The skid control ecu inputs the signals from the ecm, steering angle sensor,
and yaw rate and
acceleration sensor via can communication system.
Ch ...
Abs warning light does not come on
Wiring diagram
Refer to the abs warning light circuit (see page bc-135).
Inspection procedure
Check can communication system
Check if the can communication system dtc is output
(see page ...
Other materials:
Disassembly
Hint:
Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side.
The procedures listed below are for the lh side.
Remove no. 1 Rear seat reclining cover lh
Remove the 2 screws.
Using a screwdriver, detach the 5 claws and remove
the cover.
Hint:
Tape the screwdriver tip before ...
Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system
The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent
the engine from starting if a key has not been previously registered
in the vehicle’s on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
This system is designed to ...
If the vehicle becomes
stuck
Carry out the following procedures
if the tires spin or
the vehicle becomes stuck
in mud, dirt or snow:
Recovering procedure
1. Stop the engine. Set the
parking brake and shift the
shift lever to P.
2. Remove the mud, snow or
sand from around the stuck
tire.
3. Place wood, stones or some
other mat ...
