Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Front wiper motor
Inspection
- Inspect front wiper motor

- Check the lo operation.
- Connect the battery's positive (+) lead to
terminal 5 (+1) and the negative (-) lead to
terminal 4 (e), and check that the front wiper
motor operates at low speed (lo).
Ok:
front wiper motor operates at low speed
(lo).
If the result is not as specified, replace the
motor.
- Check the hi operation.
- Connect the battery's positive (+) lead to
terminal 3 (+2) and the negative battery (-) lead
to terminal 4 (e), and check that the front wiper
motor operates at high speed (hi).

Ok:
front wiper motor operates at high speed
(hi).
If the result is not as specified, replace the
motor.

- Check the automatic stop operation.
- Connect the battery's positive (+) lead to
terminal 5 (+1) and the negative (-) lead to
terminal 4 (e). With the motor rotating at low
speed (lo), disconnect the lead from terminal
5 (+1) to stop the wiper motor operation at any
position other than the automatic stop position.
- Using sst, connect the terminals 1 (+s) and 5
(+1). Then connect the battery's positive (+)
lead to terminal 2 (b) to restart the motor
operation at low speed (lo).

- Check that the motor stops automatically at the
automatic stop position.
Ok:
refer to the illumination.
If the result is not as specified, replace the
motor.
Hint:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of the
problem symptom. The potential causes of the symptoms are
listed in order of probability in the "suspected area" column of
th ...
Components
Removal
Disconnect cable from negative battery
terminal
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to
prevent ai ...
Other materials:
PCS (Pre-Collision System)
The pre-collision system
uses a radar sensor and
front camera to detect
objects in front of
the vehicle. When the system
determines that the
possibility of a frontal collision
with an object is high,
a warning operates to urge
the driver to take evasive
action and the potential
brake pressure is inc ...
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 troubleshooting is one way to save time.
Notice:
In the table below, the values listed under "no ...
Test mode procedure
Hint:
By switching the skid control ecu from normal mode to
test mode, abnormality detection sensitivity is enhanced
and troubleshooting can be conducted efficiently.
Perform a sensor check in test mode after the speed
sensor or sensor rotor has been repaired or replaced.
If the igniti ...