Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Front airbag sensor lh circuit malfunction
Description
The front airbag sensor lh consists of the diagnostic circuit, the frontal deceleration sensor, etc.
If the center airbag sensor receives signals from the frontal deceleration sensor, it determines whether or not the srs should be activated.
Dtc b1615/14 is recorded when a malfunction is detected in the front airbag sensor lh circuit.
Wiring diagram
Inspection procedure
- Check front airbag sensor lh
- Turn the ignition switch off.
- Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal, and wait for at least 90 seconds.
- Interchange the front airbag sensor rh and lh, and connect the connectors to them.
- Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal, and wait for at least 2 seconds.
- Turn the ignition switch on, and wait for at least 60 seconds.
- Clear the dtcs (see page rs-49).
- Turn the ignition switch off
- Turn the ignition switch on, and wait for at least 60 seconds.
- Check the dtcs (see page rs-49).
Result 
Hint:
Dtcs other than dtc b1610/13 and b1615/14 may be output at this time, but they are not related to this check.
Use simulation method to check
Front airbag sensor rh circuit malfunction
Description
The front airbag sensor rh consists of the diagnostic circuit, the frontal
deceleration sensor, etc.
If the center airbag sensor assembly receives signals from the frontal
dece ...
Driver side - side airbag sensor circuit malfunction
Description
The side airbag sensor lh consists of part including the diagnostic circuit
and the lateral deceleration
sensor.
When the center airbag sensor receives signals from the lateral ...
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Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver
of malfunctions in the indicated
vehicle's systems.
Brake system warning
light*1
Brake system warning
light*1
Brake system warning
light*1
Charging system warning
light (vehicles without
12.3-inch multi-information
display)*1
Charging system warning
light (vehic ...
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 ...
Engine compartment
Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil filler cap
Battery
Brake fluid reservoir
Fuse box
Radiator
Condenser
Electric cooling fans
Engine oil level dipstick
Washer fluid tank
Engine oil
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dips ...
