Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Electronic power steering system
- Precaution
- Parts location
- System description
- How to proceed with troubleshooting
- Problem symptoms table
- Terminals of ecu
- Diagnosis system
- Dtc check / clear
- Freeze frame data
- Fail-safe chart
- Data list / active test
- Diagnostic trouble code chart
Power steering
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Precaution
Handling precaution
When handling the electronic parts:
Avoid any impact to electronic parts such as
ecus and relays. Replace with new ones if
dropped or subjected to a severe blow. ...
Other materials:
On-vehicle inspection
Check steering pad assembly (vehicle not involved in collision and
airbag not deployed)
Perform a diagnostic system check (see page rs-
49).
With the steering pad (with airbag) installed on the
vehicle, perform a visual check:
check for cuts, cracks or discoloration on the
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Check for intermittent problems
Hint:
Inspect the vehicle's ecm using check mode. Intermittent
problems are easier to detect with the intelligent tester when
the ecm is in check mode. In check mode, the ecm uses 1
trip detection logic, which is more sensitive to malfunctions
than normal mode (default), which uses 2 trip detec ...
System description
Engine immobiliser system description
The engine immobiliser system is designed to prevent
the vehicle from being stolen. This system uses a
transponder key ecu that stores the key codes of
authorized ignition keys. If an attempt is made to start
the engine using an unauthorized key, the e ...
