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:
Terminals of ecu
Check power steering ecu
Hint:
Measurements cannot be performed on the c connector
side of the power steering ecu.
Measure the voltage and resistance of the
connectors.
If the result is not as specified, the ecu may have a
malfunction. ...
Second brake piston
Components
Disassembly
Remove 2nd brake piston return spring sub-assembly
Place sst on the return spring and compress.
Using a screwdriver, pry out the snap ring.
Remove the piston return spring.
Inspect 2nd brake piston return spring sub-assembly (see page ax-223)
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Gauges and meters (with 12.3-inch multi-information display)
The meters display various drive information.
Meter display
â– Locations of gauges and meters
The meter type can be changed on
of the multi-information display.
Type 1/Type 2
The units of measure may differ depending on the intended destination of
the vehicle.
Multi-information display
Presen ...
