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:
Voice command system
The voice command system enables the hands-free system to
be operated using voice commands.
Using the voice command system
Press the talk switch.
To cancel the voice command system,
press and hold the talk switch.
After a beep sounds, say the desired command.
On the list screen, ...
Traction control switch (for 2wd)
Components
Removal
Disconnect cable from negative battery
terminal
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to
prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
Remove traction control switch (auto lsd switch)
...
Disassembly
Remove radiator grille sub-assembly
Remove the 4 bolts and 4 nuts.
Detach the 6 claws and remove the radiator grille.
Remove no. 1 Radiator grille lower
Detach the 18 claws and remove the radiator grille.
Remove no. 2 Radiator grille lower
Detac ...
