Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Eps warning light circuit
Description
If the power steering ecu detects a malfunction, the p/s warning light comes on. At this time, the power steering ecu stores a dtc in its memory.
Wiring diagram
Inspection procedure
- Check for dtc
- Using the intelligent tester (with can vim), check for dtcs and confirm that there are no problems in the can communication system.
Ok: can dtcs are not output.
- Read value of intelligent tester (ig power supply)
- Connect the intelligent tester (with can vim) to the dlc3.
- Turn the ignition switch on and press the intelligent tester main switch on.
- Select the item "ig supply" in the data list and read the value displayed on the intelligent tester.
Main body ecu
- Inspect fuse (ecu-ig1)
- Remove the ecu-ig1 fuse from the instrument panel junction block.
- Measure the resistance of the fuse.
Ok:
below 1 
- Check wire harness (battery - power steering ecu and body ground)
- Disconnect the a1 and e18 power steering ecu connector.
- Measure the voltage of the wire harness side connectors.
Standard voltage
- Perform active test by intelligent tester
- Connect the intelligent tester (with can vim) to the dlc3.
- Turn the ignition switch on and press the intelligent tester main switch on.
- Operate the intelligent tester according to the steps on the display and select the active test.
Combination meter
Ok: indicator comes on.
Replace power steering ecu
Control module communication bus off
Description
The power steering ecu receives signals from the ecm and the skid control ecu
via the can
communication system.
Hint:
When 2 or more dtcs starting with [u] are output simul ...
Steering gear
Components
Removal
Position front wheels facing straight
ahead
Disconnect cable from negative battery
terminal
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable f ...
Other materials:
Removal
Hint:
Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side.
The procedures listed below are for the lh side.
Remove front pillar cover sub-assembly upper lh
Using a moulding remover, detach the 3 clips and
remove the pillar cover.
...
Vehicle lift and support locations
Notice about vehicle condition when
jacking up vehicle
The vehicle must be unloaded before jacking up /
lifting up the vehicle. Never jack up / lift up a heavily
loaded vehicle.
When removing heavy parts such as the engine and
transmission, the center of gravity of the vehicle
m ...
Precaution
Handling precaution for cruise control system
Turn the cruise control main switch off when not
using the cruise control system.
Be careful as the vehicle speed increases when
driving downhill with the cruise control system on.
The resume/accel operation changes according
to the cr ...
