Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Deterioration of battery

Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual / 2Az-fe engine mechanical / Sfi system / Diagnostic trouble code chart / Deterioration of battery

Description

The ecm determines the battery power according to the voltage of the batt terminal while the engine is running (not cranking).

Toyota RAV4. Deterioration of battery

Inspection procedure

Inspect battery

Inspect the battery specific gravity.

Check the specific gravity of each cell.

Standard gravity: 1.25 To 1.29 At 20°c (68°f)

Inspect the battery voltage.

After the vehicle is driven for 20 minutes, stop the engine.
Turn the ignition switch on, and turn on the headlights, blower fan and defogger for 1 minute.
Turn the ignition switch off.
Measure the battery voltage.

Standard voltage: 9.6 V or more

Battery current sensor circuit

Description The battery current sensor installed on the positive (+) battery terminal detects the amount of current supplied from the generator. The battery current sensor changes curre ...

Throttle actuator control motor circuit

Description The throttle actuator is operated by the ecm and opens and closes the throttle valve using gears. The opening angle of the throttle valve is detected by the throttle position (tp ...

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Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior
The following procedures will help protect your vehicle’s interior and keep it in top condition: Protecting the vehicle interior Remove dirt and dust using a vacuum cleaner. Wipe dirty surfaces with a cloth dampened with lukewarm water. Cleaning the leather areas Remove dirt and dust usin ...

Installation
Install rear no. 1 Seat assembly lh (w/o rear no. 2 Seat) Fully tilt the seatback forward. Place the seat in the cabin. Notice: Be careful not to damage the vehicle body. Connection procedures of seat to lock cable when reusing seat: Using a screwdriver, detach the cla ...

Dtc check / clear
Check dtc Dtcs which are stored in the ecm can be displayed with the intelligent tester. The intelligent tester can display pending dtcs and current dtcs. Some dtcs are not stored unless a malfunction is detected in consecutive driving cycles. When a malfunction is detected ...