Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Brake warning light does not come on
Wiring diagram
Refer to the brake warning light circuit (see page bc-145).
Inspection procedure
- Check can communication system
- Check if the can communication system dtc is output (see page ca-34).
Result 
- Perform active test by intelligent tester (brake warning light)
- Select the active test, generate a control command, and then check that brake warning light operates.
Ok: the brake warning light turns on or off.
- Inspect combination meter
- Inspect the combination meter (see page me-15).
Replace abs and traction actuator assembly
Brake warning light remains on
Description
If any of the following conditions are detected, the brake warning light
remains on:
The ecu connectors are disconnected from the skid control ecu.
The brake fluid level is insuff ...
Slip indicator light remains on
Description
The slip indicator blinks during vsc and/or trc operation.
When the system fails, the slip indicator comes on to warn the driver.
For 2wd: with auto lsd switch on, when the hydrauli ...
Other materials:
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
Description
When the engine misfires, high concentrations of hydrocarbons (hc) enter the
exhaust gas. Extremely
high hc concentration levels can cause increases in exhaust emission levels.
High concentrations of hc
can also cause increases in the three-way catalytic converter (twc) te ...
Data list / active test (2005/11-2006/01)
Read data list
Hint:
Using the intelligent tester's data list allows switch,
sensor, actuator and other item values to be read without
removing any parts. Reading the data list early in
troubleshooting is one way to save time.
Connect the intelligent tester (with can vim) to the
...
Throttle / pedal position sensor
Hint:
These dtcs relate to the accelerator pedal position (app) sensor.
Description
Hint:
This etcs (electronic throttle control system) does not use a throttle cable.
The app sensor is mounted on the accelerator pedal bracket and has 2 sensor
circuits: vpa (main) and
vpa2 (sub). This ...
