Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Auto lsd indicator light does not come on
Description
Refer to the description of "auto lsd indicator light remains on" (see page bc-164).
Wiring diagram
Refer to the auto lsd indicator light circuit (see page bc-165).
Inspection procedure
- Check can communication system
- Check if the can communication system dtc is output (see page ca-34).
Result 
- Read value of intelligent tester (auto lsd switch)
- Check the data list for proper functioning of the auto lsd switch.
Ok: on (downhill assist control switch is on) appears on the screen.
- Perform active test by intelligent tester (auto lsd indicator light)
- Select the active test, generate a control command, and then check that the auto lsd indicator light operates.
Ok: the auto lsd indicator light turns on and off.
- Inspect combination meter assembly
- Inspect the combination meter (see page me-15).
Replace abs and traction actuator assembly
- Inspect auto lsd switch
- Disconnect the auto lsd switch switch.
- Measure the resistance of the switch.
Standard resistance 
- Check wire harness (auto lsd switch - skid control ecu and body ground)
- Disconnect the a19 ecu connector.
- Disconnect the e51 switch connector.
- Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connectors.
Standard resistance
Replace abs and traction actuator assembly
Auto lsd indicator light remains on
Description
This is the auto lsd switch for 2wd. When the auto lsd switch is pushed on,
the auto lsd function is
available and the auto lsd indicator light illuminates.
Hint:
The auto lsd does n ...
Skid control buzzer circuit
Description
The skid control buzzer sounds while the vsc is activated.
Wiring diagram
Inspection procedure
Notice:
When replacing the abs and traction actuator, perform the zero point
calib ...
Other materials:
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 ...
Parts location
System diagram
Hint:
The abs and traction actuator (skid control ecu)
detects and stores steering sensor and yaw rate
sensor dtcs and performs dtc communication by
receiving information from the steering sensor and
yaw rate sensor.
The ecm uses the can communication sy ...
Axle system
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 th ...
