Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Diagnostic trouble code chart
Look for output diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) (from the dtc checks) in the appropriate section's diagnostic trouble code chart. Use the chart to determine the trouble area and the proper inspection procedure. A description of each of the chart's columns are below.
| Item | Description |
| Dtc no. | Indicates the diagnostic trouble code |
| Detection item | Indicates the system or details of the problem |
| Trouble area | Indicates the suspected areas of the problem |
| See page | Indicates the page where the inspection procedures for each circuit are to be found, or gives instruction for checking and repairs |
Symptom simulation
Hint:
The most difficult case in troubleshooting is when no
problem symptoms occur. In such a case, a thorough
problem analysis must be carried out. A simulation of the
same or similar conditions ...
Problem symptoms table
When a "normal" code is output during a dtc check but
the problem is still occurring, use the problem symptoms
table. The suspected areas (circuits or parts) for each
problem symptom are ...
Other materials:
Tc and cg terminal circuit
Description
Dtc output mode is set by connecting terminals 13 (tc) and 4 (cg) of the
dlc3. The dtcs are indicated
by the blinking of the tire pressure warning light.
Wiring diagram
Hint:
When each warning light continues blinking, a ground short in the wiring of
terminal tc of the dlc3 ...
Diagnosis system
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 ar ...
The keys
The following keys are provided with the vehicle.
Vehicles without a smart key system (type a)
Master keys
Operating the wireless remote control
function
Valet key
Key number plate
Vehicles without a smart key system (type b)
Master keys
Operating the wireless r ...
