Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Driver side seat belt warning light does not operate
Description
When the ignition switch is on, the center airbag sensor transmits front seat inner belt status signals to the combination meter through the can bus line. If the driver seat belt is not fastened, the combination meter blinks the driver side seat belt warning light. If the seat belt is fastened, the warning light goes off.
Notice:
The seat belt warning system uses the can bus line. Before troubleshooting the seat belt warning system, perform "communication function check" by following "how to proceed with troubleshooting" to confirm that the communication systems are normal.
Wiring diagram
Inspection procedure
- Perform active test using intelligent tester
- Select the active test, use the intelligent tester to generate a control command, and then check that the seat belt warning light operates.
Center airbag sensor:
Ok: driver side seat belt warning light operates normally.
Replace center airbag sensor assembly
On-vehicle inspection
Check driver side seat belt warning light
Turn the ignition switch on.
When the driver side seat belt is not fastened, check
that the combination meter's driver side seat belt
warning l ...
Front passenger side seat belt warning light malfunction
Description
When the ignition switch is on, the center airbag sensor transmits front seat
inner belt status signals to
the combination meter through the can bus line. If the front passenger seat b ...
Other materials:
Fail-safe chart
If a problem occurs in the electric power steering system, the
p/s warning light will come on in the combination meter and
steering power assist will be stopped, fixed at a particular
point, or decreased simultaneously to protect the system.
Hint:
The amount of power assist may be decreased ...
Idle control system malfunction
Description
The idling speed is controlled by the etcs (electronic throttle control
system). The etcs is comprised
of: 1) the one valve type throttle body; 2) the throttle actuator, which
operates the throttle valve; 3) the
throttle position (tp) sensor, which detects the opening angle of ...
Operation check
Inspect driver side seat belt warning light
Turn the ignition switch on.
When the driver seat belt is not fastened, check that
the driver seat belt warning light on the combination
meter blinks.
When the driver seat belt is fastened, check that the
driver seat belt warning light o ...
