Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Communication malfunction no. 1
Description
This dtc is output when a communication error occurs between the transponder key amplifier and transponder key ecu. Some possible reasons for the communication error are: 1) 2 or more ignition keys are positioned too close together, or 2) noise is occurring in the communication line.
Wiring diagram
Inspection procedure
- Check key
- Check if the ignition key being used is near other ignition keys. Also, check if the key ring is in contact with the key grip.
Result:
- Check for dtc
- Separate the keys from each other and / or remove the key ring.
- Clear the dtc (see page ei-18).
- Insert a key into the ignition key cylinder. Remove it.
Repeat for all other keys.
- Check that no dtc is output.
Ok: no dtc is output.
- Check transponder key ecu (noise)
- Using an oscilloscope or the intelligent tester, check for noise in the waveform between the terminals of the e5 amplifier connector and e46 ecu connector.
Ok:
no noise is present (see illustration).
- Check wire harness (transponder key ecu - transponder key amplifier)
- Disconnect the e46 ecu connector.
- Disconnect the e5 amplifier connector.
- Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connectors.
Standard resistance 
- Check transponder key amplifier (operation)
- Temporarily replacing the transponder key amplifier with a new or normally functioning one.
- Check that the engine starts normally.
Ok: engine starts.
End (transponder key amplifier is defective)
Communication
Description
When a key is inserted into the ignition key cylinder but no communication
occurs between the key and
transponder key ecu, dtc b2796 is output. When a key is inserted into the
ig ...
Engine immobiliser system malfunction
Description
This dtc is output when one of the following occurs: 1) the ecm detects
errors in its own
communications with the transponder key ecu; 2) the ecm detects errors in the
communicat ...
Other materials:
On-vehicle inspection
Connect intelligent tester
Connect the intelligent tester to the dlc3.
Start the engine and idle it.
Select the active test mode on the intelligent tester.
Hint:
Please refer to the intelligent tester operator's
manual for further details.
Check actuator motor operation
...
Mechanical system tests
Stall speed test
Hint:
This test is to check the overall performance of the
engine and transaxle.
Notice:
Do not perform the stall speed test longer than 5
seconds.
To ensure safety, perform this test in an open and
level area that provides good traction.
The stall speed test sh ...
Air conditioning filter
The air conditioning filter
must be changed regularly
to maintain air conditioning
efficiency.
Removal method
1. Turn the engine switch to
OFF.
2. Open the glove box and slide
off the damper.
3. Push in each side of the
glove box to disconnect the
claws, and then slowly and
fully open the glove bo ...
