Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: 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 engine check shown in the following flowchart, the location of the problem can be found quickly and efficiently. Therefore, using this check is essential when engine troubleshooting.
Notice:
Conduct this check with the engine stopped and ignition
switch off. 
Check for intermittent problems
Hint:
Inspect the vehicle's ecm using check mode. Intermittent
problems are easier to detect with the intelligent tester when
the ecm is in check mode. In check mode, the ecm uses 1
trip detection ...
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.
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Other materials:
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.
Check harness and connector (momentary interruption)
Using the data list of the intelligent test ...
Side doors
The vehicle can be locked
and unlocked using the
entry function, wireless
remote control, door lock
switches, key or inside lock
buttons.
Unlocking and locking the
doors from the outside
â– Using the entry function
(vehicles with smart key
system)
Carry the electronic key to
enable this function.
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Front passenger side seat belt warning light malfunction
Description
When the ignition switch is on, the center airbag sensor transmits front seat
inner belt status signals to
the combination meter through the can bus line. If the front passenger seat belt
is not fastened, the
heater control panel (automatic a/c) or clock (manual a/c) blinks the fr ...
