Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: How to proceed with troubleshooting
Hint:
- Use these procedures to troubleshoot the cruise control 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.
- Check communication function of can communication system*
- Use the intelligent tester (with can vim) to check if the can communication system is functioning normally.
Result: 
- Check indicator light
- Check dtc*
- Check for a dtc and note any codes that are output.
- Delete the dtc.
- Recheck for dtcs, and try to prompt the dtc by simulating the original activity that the dtc suggests.
Result 
- Overall analysis and troubleshooting*
- Terminals of ecm (see page cc-13)
- Data list / active test (see page cc-17 )
- Repair or replace
- Confirmation test
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Parts location
System diagram
System description
Cruise control system
This system is controlled by the ecm, and is activated by
the throttle position sensor and motor. The ecm controls
the ...
Road test
Inspect set switch
Push the main switch on.
Drive at a desired speed (40 km/h (25 mph) or
higher).
Inspect "+" switch
Push the main switch button on.
D ...
Other materials:
Idle control system malfunction
Description
The idling speed is controlled by the etcs (electronic throttle control
system). The etcs is comprised
of: 1) the one valve type throttle body; 2) the throttle actuator, which
operates the throttle valve; 3) the
throttle position (tp) sensor, which detects the opening angle of ...
Registration
Notice:
The vehicle identification number (vin) must be input
into the replacement ecm.
Hint:
The vin is a 17-digit alphanumeric number. The intelligent
tester is required to register the vin.
Description
This registration section consists of 3 parts: input
instructions, read vin and wr ...
Internal control module random access memory (ram) error
Description
The ecm continuously monitors its own internal memory status, internal
circuits, and output signals
transmitted to the throttle actuator. This self-check ensures that the ecm is
functioning properly. If any
malfunction is detected, the ecm sets the appropriate dtc and illumina ...
