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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:

Checking and replacing fuses
If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may have blown. If this happens, check and replace the fuses as necessary. Vehicles without a smart key system: turn the engine switch to the “lock” position. Vehicles with a smart key system: turn the engine switch off. Aft ...

Setup menu
You can adjust the audio system to your desired settings. Display “setup” screen Press the “setup” button to display the “setup” screen. Select to adjust the settings for operation sounds, screen animation, etc. Select to display the voice settings screen. Select to adjus ...

Inspection
Inspect crankshaft position sensor Measure the resistance of the sensor. Standard resistance Notice: Cold and hot mean the temperature of the coils themselves. Cold is from -10 to 50°c (14 to 122°f) and hot is from 50 to 100°c (122 to 212°f). If the result is not as specif ...

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