Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Check mode procedure
- Check mode (signal check)
- Connect the intelligent tester (with can vim) to the dlc3.
- Turn the ignition switch on.
- Select the "signal check", and continue checking with the intelligent tester.
Notice:
Select the "signal check" from the "dtc check" screen displayed on the intelligent tester to clear the output dtcs (both present and past).
Hint:
- Check mode is more sensitive to malfunctions than normal mode.
- If the normal system code is output in normal mode even when a sensor signal malfunction is suspected, perform the inspection in check mode.
Dtc check / clear
Check dtc (using sst (check wire))
Check the dtcs (present trouble code).
Turn the ignition switch on, and wait for
approximately 60 seconds.
Using sst, connect terminals 13(tc) ...
Data list / active test
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
trou ...
Other materials:
Outside vehicle
General maintenance
Performing the following maintenance checks on the vehicle
is the owner's responsibility. The owner may perform the
maintenance or take the vehicle to a service center. Check
the parts of the vehicle described below on a daily basis. In
most cases, special tools are not requ ...
Transmission range sensor circuit malfunction (prndl input)
Description
The park/neutral position (pnp) switch detects the shift lever position and
sends signals to the ecm.
Monitor description
These dtcs indicate a problem with the park/neutral position switch and the
wire harness in the park/
neutral position switch circuit.
The park/neu ...
Diagnosis system
Description
When troubleshooting obd ii (on-board diagnostics)
vehicles, the intelligent tester (complying with sae
j1987) must be connected to the dlc3 (data link
connector 3) of the vehicle. Various data in the vehicle's
ecm (engine control module) can be then read.
Obd ii regulations ...
