Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Engine control system malfunction
Description
If a malfunction in the engine control system is detected, the operations of vsc and trc are prohibited by the fail-safe function. When the signals from the engine are input normally, the fail-safe is canceled and the dtc is not stored.
Inspection procedure
- Check harness and connector (momentary interruption)
- Using the data list of the intelligent tester, check for any momentary interruption in the wire harness corresponding to the dtc (see page bc-23).
Ok: there are no momentary interruptions.
Hint:
Perform the above inspection before removing the sensor and connector.
- Check dtc for engine control system
- Clear the dtc (engine control system).
- Check the dtc (engine control system).
Result 
Repair engine control system
- Repair or replace harness and connector (ecm - skid control ecu)
- Reconfirm dtc
- Clear the dtc (see page bc-47).
- Perform a road test.
- Check if the same dtc is recorded (see page bc-47).
Result 
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Open in abs solenoid relay circuit
Description
The solenoid relay supplies power to the abs solenoid and trc solenoid.
After the ignition switch is turned on, the vehicle speed has reached 6 km/h (4
mph) and the solenoid is
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Ecm communication circuit malfunction
Description
The circuit is used to send trc and vsc control information from the skid
control ecu to the ecm, and
engine control information from the ecm to the skid control ecu.
Inspecti ...
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How to proceed with troubleshooting
Hint:
Use these procedures to troubleshoot the seat belt
warning system.
*: Use the intelligent tester.
Vehicle brought to workshop
Inspect battery voltage
Standard voltage:
11 to 14 v
If the voltage is below 11 v, recharge or replace the battery
before proceeding.
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Display contents
Following information is displayed
on the multi-information
display.
Content display area (left)
Content display area (center)
Content display area (right)
Driving support system information
display area
When driving information support
system is displayed on the content
display area, the sy ...
Starter relay circuit high
Description
While the engine is being cranked, the positive battery voltage is applied to
terminal sta of the ecm. If
the ecm detects the starter control (sta) signal while the vehicle is being
driven, it determines that there
is a malfunction in the sta circuit. The ecm then illuminates ...
