Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Dtc check / clear
- Check dtc (when using intelligent tester)
- Connect the intelligent tester (with can vim) to the
dlc3.
- Turn the ignition switch on.
- Turn the tester on.
- Read the dtcs by following the prompts on the
tester screen.
Hint:
Refer to the intelligent tester operator's manual for
further details.
- Clear dtc (when using intelligent tester)

- Connect the intelligent tester (with can vim) to the
dlc3.
- Turn the ignition switch on.
- Turn the tester on.
- Operate the intelligent tester to clear the codes.
Hint:
Refer to the intelligent tester operator's manual for
further details.
- Check dtc (when not using intelligent tester)

- Using sst, connect terminals 13 (tc) and 4 (cg) of
the dlc3.
Sst 09843-18040
- Turn the ignition switch on.
- Read dtcs from the abs warning light on the
combination meter.
Hint:
- If the abs warning light does not blink, perform
relevant troubleshooting procedures. The
relevant troubleshooting procedures are in the
sections listed in the table below.


- As an example, the blinking patterns of the
normal system code and dtcs 11 and 21 are
shown below.

- Dtcs are explained in the "diagnostic
trouble code chart" (see page bc-57).
- After completing the check, disconnect sst from
terminals 13 (tc) and 4 (cg) of the dlc3, and turn
the ignition switch off.
Hint:
- If 2 or more malfunctions are detected at the
same time, the lowest numbered dtc is
displayed first.
- Clear dtc (when not using intelligent tester)

- Using sst, connect terminals 13 (tc) and 4 (cg) of
the dlc3.
Sst 09843-18040
- Turn the ignition switch on.

- Clear the dtcs stored in the skid control ecu by
depressing the brake pedal 8 times or more within 5
seconds.
- Check that the abs and vsc warning lights come
on.
- Remove sst from the terminals of the dlc3.
- Turn the ignition switch off.
Hint:
Clearing the dtcs cannot be performed by
removing the cable from the negative (-) battery
terminal or the ecu-ig1 fuse.
- End of dtc check/clear
- Turn the ignition switch on.
- Check that the abs and vsc warning lights go off
within approximately 3 seconds.
- Turn the ignition switch off.
Diagnosis
If the skid control ecu detects a malfunction, the abs,
vsc and brake warning lights and the slip, downhill
assist control and auto lsd indicator lights come on in
accordance with t ...
Freeze frame data
Hint:
Whenever a dtc is detected or the abs operates,
the skid control ecu stores the current vehicle
(sensor) state as freeze frame data.
The skid control ecu stores ...
Other materials:
Problem symptoms table (2006/01- )
Hint:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of the
problem symptom. The potential causes of the symptoms
are listed in order of probability in the "suspected area"
column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the
suspected areas in the order they are listed. Re ...
Tc and cg terminal circuit
Description
Dtc output mode is set by connecting terminals tc and cg of the dlc3.
The dtcs are displayed by blinking the srs warning light.
Hint:
Make sure that dtc b1281 has not been output. If dtc b1281 has been
output, refer to the multiplex
communication system.
When each warning ...
Rear upper control arm
Components
Removal
Hint:
Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side.
The procedures listed below are for the lh side.
Remove rear wheel
Disconnect skid control sensor wire (for
2wd) (see page bc-198)
Disconnect rear speed sensor lh (for 4wd)
(see page bc-205)
Rem ...