Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Engine immobiliser system

Engine immobiliser

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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 a ...

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Brake switch "b" circuit high
Description The purpose of this circuit is to prevent the engine from stalling while driving in the lock-up condition when the brakes are suddenly applied. When the brake pedal is depressed, this switch sends a signal to the ecm. Then the ecm cancels the operation of the lock-up clutch ...

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 ...

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
Description When the engine misfires, high concentrations of hydrocarbons (hc) enter the exhaust gas. Extremely high hc concentration levels can cause increases in exhaust emission levels. High concentrations of hc can also cause increases in the three-way catalytic converter (twc) te ...