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:
Removal
Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to
prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
Remove mass air flow meter
Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector.
...
Tire inflation pressure
Tire inflation pressure
The recommended cold tire inflation
pressure and tire size are displayed
on the tire and loading
information label.
Inspection and adjustment procedure
Tire valve
Tire pressure gauge
Remove the tire valve cap.
Press the tip of the tire pressure gaug ...
Intake air temperature sensor gradient too high
Description
The intake air temperature (iat) sensor, mounted on the mass air flow (maf)
meter, monitors the iat.
The iat sensor has a built-in thermistor with a resistance that varies according
to the temperature of the
intake air. When the iat is low, the resistance of the thermist ...
