Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: How to proceed with troubleshooting

Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual / Power steering / Electronic power steering system / How to proceed with troubleshooting

Hint:

Perform troubleshooting in accordance with the following flowchart.

*: Use the intelligent tester.

Vehicle brought to workshop

Inspect battery voltage

Standard voltage: 11 to 14 v

If the voltage is below 11 v, recharge or replace the battery before proceeding.

Problem symptom confirmation

Check can communication system*

Check for dtc (see page ps-11).

Result

Hint:

When any can communication system dtcs are output, perform troubleshooting on the can communication system first.
When communication to the power steering ecu is not established through the intelligent tester, inspect terminals sil of the dlc3 and the power steering ecu, and the ig circuit of the power steering ecu.

Check dtc*

Check for dtc (see page ps-11).

Result

Problem symptoms table

Result

Overall analysis and troubleshooting*

Terminals of ecu (see page ps-8).
Data list / active test (see page ps-14).

Repair or replace

Confirmation test

End

System description

Description The eps (electronic power steering) system generates torque through the operation of the motor and the reduction gear installed on the column shaft in order to assist steering eff ...

Problem symptoms table

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 t ...

Other materials:

Parts location
System diagram Hint: The abs and traction actuator (skid control ecu) detects and stores steering sensor and yaw rate sensor dtcs and performs dtc communication by receiving information from the steering sensor and yaw rate sensor. The ecm uses the can communication sy ...

Removal (2005/11-2006/01)
Remove front wheel Drain automatic transaxle fluid Drain the automatic transaxle fluid for u140f (see page ax-147). Drain the automatic transaxle fluid for u241e (see page ax-146). Remove front axle hub nut (see page ah-6) Disconnect front speed sensor lh Disconnect th ...

Smart key system
The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the electronic key on your person, for example in your pocket. The driver should always carry the electronic key. Locks and unlocks the side doors Locks and unlocks the back door Starts the engine ■Antenna location Antennas ou ...