Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Dtc check / clear
Notice:
When the diagnosis system is changed from normal mode to check mode or vice versa, all dtcs and freeze frame data recorded in normal mode are erased. Before changing modes, always check and make a note of any dtcs and freeze frame data.
Hint:
- Dtcs which are stored in the ecm can be displayed on the intelligent tester. The intelligent tester can display current and pending dtcs.
- Some dtcs are not set if the ecm does not detect the same malfunction again during a second consecutive driving cycle. However, such malfunctions, detected on only one occasion, are stored as pending dtcs.
- Check dtc (using intelligent tester)
- Connect the intelligent tester to the dlc3.
- Turn the ignition switch on.
- Turn the tester on.
- Select the following menu items: diagnosis / enhanced obd ii / dtc info / current codes or pending codes.
- Check the dtc(s) and freeze frame data, and then write them down.
- Check the details of the dtc(s) (see page es-51).
- Clear dtc (using intelligent tester)
- Connect the intelligent tester to the dlc3.
- Turn the ignition switch on.
- Turn the tester on.
- Select the following menu items: diagnosis / enhanced obd ii / dtc info / clear codes.
- Press the yes button.
- Clear dtc (without using intelligent tester)
- Perform either of the following operations.
- Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal for more than 1 minute.
- Remove the efi and etcs fuses from the engine room relay block (located inside the engine compartment) for more than 1 minute.
Diagnosis system
Description
When troubleshooting obd ii (on-board diagnostics)
vehicles, the intelligent tester (complying with sae
j1987) must be connected to the dlc3 (data link
connector 3) of the vehicle ...
Freeze frame data
Description
Freeze frame data records the engine conditions (fuel
system, calculated load, engine coolant temperature,
fuel trim, engine speed, vehicle speed, etc.) When a
malfunction is dete ...
Other materials:
Diagnostic trouble code chart
Hint:
If no abnormality is found when inspecting parts, check the
skid control ecu and check for poor contact at the ground
points.
If a dtc is displayed during the dtc check, check the
circuit for the dtc listed in the table below. For details of
each dtc, refer to the page indicated. ...
No signal from transmitter id
Description
The tire pressure warning valve and transmitter constantly sends radio waves
to the tire pressure warning
ecu.
Under the following conditions, the tire pressure warning antenna and receiver
is unable to receive the
signals from the tire pressure warning valve and transmitte ...
On-vehicle inspection
Check camshaft timing oil control valve
assembly
Check the operation.
Connect the intelligent tester to the dlc3.
Turn the ignition switch on.
Turn the intelligent tester main switch on.
Start and warm up the engine.
Select the menu items: diagnosis /
enhanced obd ii / ...
