Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Fail-safe chart

Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual / Power steering / Electronic power steering system / Fail-safe chart

If a problem occurs in the electric power steering system, the p/s warning light will come on in the combination meter and steering power assist will be stopped, fixed at a particular point, or decreased simultaneously to protect the system.

Toyota RAV4. Fail-safe chart

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The amount of power assist may be decreased to prevent the motor and ecus from overheating if the steering wheel is continuously turned when the vehicle is either stopped or driven at a low speed, or if the steering wheel is kept at either full lock position for a long time. In such cases, the amount of power assist returns to normal if the steering wheel is not turned for approximately 10 minutes with the engine idling.

Freeze frame data

Freeze frame data Notice: It is difficult to show the specified values (judgment values) clearly because freeze frame data values change significantly due to differences in measurement ...

Data list / active test

Read data list Hint: Using the intelligent tester's data list allows switch, sensor, actuator and other item values to be read without removing any parts. Reading the data list early in trou ...

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Operation flow
Hint: Perform troubleshooting in accordance with the procedures below. The following is an outline of basic troubleshooting procedures. Confirm the troubleshooting procedures for the circuit you are working on before beginning troubleshooting. Ask the customer about the conditions and en ...

Fail-safe chart
Fail-safe function When communication fails in any of the main wires (communication lines) due to a short circuit or other causes, the fail-safe function, which is specified for each system, operates to prevent the system from malfunctioning. The table below shows the effects on e ...

Brake booster
Installation (2005/11-2006/01) Install check valve grommet Install the grommet to the booster. Install brake vacuum check valve assembly Install the check valve to the grommet. Install brake booster gasket Install a new gasket to the booster. Install brake ...