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Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Diagnosis system

  1. Diagnosis

If the skid control ecu detects a malfunction, the abs, vsc and brake warning lights and the slip, downhill assist control and auto lsd indicator lights come on in accordance with the trouble area to warn the driver.

The table below indicates which lights come on when there are malfunctions in particular functions.

Toyota RAV4. Diagnosis system


Light on


Light on (blinking)


Light off


Hint:

  1. Check warning light and indicator light

  1. Release the parking brake lever.

Notice:

Before releasing the parking brake lever, set chocks to hold the vehicle for safety.

Hint:

When the parking brake is applied or the brake fluid level is low, the brake warning light comes on.

  1. When the ignition switch is turned on, check that the abs, vsc and brake warning lights and the slip, downhill assist control and auto lsd indicator lights come on and go off in about 3 seconds.

Toyota RAV4. Check warning light and indicator light


Hint:

If the warning lights do not illuminate, confirm whether the bulbs have burned out, and also check for can communication system dtcs, since the skid control ecu and combination meter are connected by the can communication line.

If the warning light remains on, perform relevant troubleshooting procedures. The relevant troubleshooting procedures are in the sections listed in the table below.


Terminals of ecu
Skid control ecu Hint: *1: W/ 16-inch disc *2: W/ downhill assist control *3: For 2wd (w/ auto lsd) Check skid control ecu Disconnect the a19 ecu connector. Measure the vo ...

Dtc check / clear
Check dtc (when using intelligent tester) Connect the intelligent tester (with can vim) to the dlc3. Turn the ignition switch on. Turn the tester on. Read the dtcs by following the pr ...

Other materials:

Front stabilizer bar
Components Removal Remove front wheel Remove front stabilizer link assembly lh Remove the 2 nuts and stabilizer link. Remove front stabilizer link assembly rh Hint: Use the same procedures described for the lh side. Remove front suspension member brace front lh ...

Removal
Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal Caution: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation. Remove generator assembly Remove the generator assembly from the vehicl ...

Inspection
Inspect automatic transaxle oil panel sub-assembly Remove the magnets and use them to collect any steel chips. Examine the chips and particles in the pan and on the magnet to determine what type of wear has occurred in the transaxle. Steel (magnetic): bearing gear and plate ...

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