Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: 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
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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:
Engine coolant temperature circuit range / performance problem
Description
Refer to dtc p0115 (see page es-105).
Monitor description
Engine coolant temperature (ect) sensor cold start monitor
When a cold engine start is performed and then the engine is warmed up, if
the ect sensor value does
not change, it is determined that a malfunction has occ ...
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 ...
Installation
Caution:
Be sure to read the precautionary notices concerning the
srs airbag system before servicing it (see page rs-1).
Install roof side rail bracket lh
Install the bracket with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 14 n*m (143 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*Lbf)
Install curtain shield airbag assembly lh ...
