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Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: How to proceed with troubleshooting

Hint:

Use these procedures to troubleshoot the engine immobiliser system.

*: Use the intelligent tester.

  1. Vehicle brought to workshop


  1. Inspect battery voltage

Standard voltage: 11 to 14 v

If the voltage is below 11 v, recharge or replace the battery before proceeding.


  1. crank engine for more than 10 seconds


  1. Check for dtc*

  1. Check for dtcs and make a note of any codes that are output (see page ei-18).
  2. Clear the dtc.
  3. Recheck for dtcs. Based on the dtc output above, try to cause the output of the same sfi system dtc or engine immobiliser system dtc by simulating the original activity indicated by the dtc.

Result:




  1. Problem symptoms table

Result:




  1. Overall analysis and troubleshooting*

  1. Data list / active test (see page ei-19)
  2. Terminals of ecu (see page ei-13)
  3. Inspection (see page ei-43)


  1. Adjust, repair or replace


  1. Confirmation test

End

System description
Engine immobiliser system description The engine immobiliser system is designed to prevent the vehicle from being stolen. This system uses a transponder key ecu that stores the key codes of a ...

Registration
Hint: The key has 2 codes: the key code (immobiliser code) and the wireless code (recognition code). Both of these codes need to be registered. For wireless code registration procedures, refer to ...

Other materials:

Wireless remote control/electronic key battery
Replace the battery with a new one if it is depleted. â– If the key battery is depleted The following symptoms may occur: The smart key system (if equipped) and wireless remote control will not function properly. The operational range will be reduced. Items to prepare Prepare the following be ...

Front wheel alignment
Adjustment Inspect tires Inspect the tires (see page tw-1). Measure vehicle height Notice: Before inspecting the wheel alignment, adjust the vehicle height to the specification. Press down on the vehicle several times to stabilize the suspension, and measure the vehicl ...

Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehicle's systems. Brake system warning light*1 Brake system warning light*1 Brake system warning light*1 Charging system warning light (vehicles without 12.3-inch multi-information display)*1 Charging system warning light (vehic ...

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