Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: How to proceed with troubleshooting
Hint:
- Use these procedures to troubleshoot the sliding roof system.
- *: 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.
- Inspect communication function of multiplex communication system (can)*
- Using the intelligent tester, check if the multiplex communication system (can) is functioning normally.
Result 
- Problem symptoms table
Result 
- Overall analysis and troubleshooting
- Data list / active test (see page rf-7)
- Terminals of ecu (see page rf-5)
- On-vehicle inspection (see page rf-9)
- Adjust, repair or replace
- Confirmation test
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System description
General
This system has the following functions: manual slide
open and close; auto slide open and close; manual tilt up
and down; auto tilt up and down; jam protection; and key
off operation. ...
Initialization
Initialize sliding roof drive gear subassembly
Notice:
When replacing the sliding roof drive gear, the
sliding roof drive gear requires initialization. If a
reset is not executed, the followi ...
Other materials:
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.
Connect the intelligent tester (with can vim) to the
dlc3 ...
Circuit inspection
A description of the main areas of each circuit inspection
is below.
Item
Description
description
The major role, operation of the circuit and its component parts are
explained.
Dtc no., Dtc detection condition, trouble area
Indicates the diagnostic trouble cod ...
On-vehicle inspection
Check fan and generator v belt
Visually check the drive belt for excessive wear,
frayed cords, etc.
If any defect has been found, replace the drive belt.
Hint:
Cracks on the rib side of a drive belt are considered
acceptable.
If the drive belt has chunks missing from the r ...
