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:
Customize parameters
Hint:
The following items can be customized.
Notice:
When the customer requests a change in a function,
first make sure that the function can be customized.
Be sure to make a note of the current settings before
customizing.
When troubleshooting a function, first make sure that
the fu ...
Short in can bus lines
Description
There may be a short circuit between the can bus lines when the resistance
between terminals 6 (canh)
and 14 (canl) of the dlc3 is below 54
.
Wiring diagram
Inspection procedure
Notice:
Turn the ignition switch off before measuring the resistances of the
main ...
Windshield wipers and
washer
Operating the lever can
switch between automatic
operation and manual operation,
or can use the
washer.
NOTICE
â– When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they
may damage the windshield.
Operating the wiper lever
Operating the lever operates
the wipers or washer as follows:
Intermittent ...
