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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:

Fuel pump control circuit
Description When the engine is cranked, the starter relay drive signal output from the star terminal of the ecm is input into the sta terminal of the ecm, and ne signal generated by the crankshaft position sensor is also input into the ne+ terminal. Thus, the ecm interprets that the engine is ...

Fuel information
You must only use unleaded gasoline in your vehicle. Select octane rating 87 (research octane number 91) or higher. Use of unleaded gasoline with an octane rating lower than 87 may result in engine knocking. Persistent knocking can lead to engine damage. At minimum, the gasoline you use sho ...

Driving position memory
Your preferred driving position (the position of the driver’s seat) can be recorded and recalled by pressing a button. Two different driving positions can be recorded into memory. Recording procedure Check that the shift lever is in p. Turn the engine switch to the “on” position (ve ...

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