Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: How to proceed with troubleshooting (2006/01- )
Hint:
- Use these procedures to troubleshoot the air conditioning
system.
- *: Use the intelligent tester.
- Vehicle brought to workshop

- Customer problem analysis and symptom check

- Inspect battery voltage
Standard voltage:
11 to 14 v
If the voltage is below 11 v, recharge or replace the battery
before proceeding.

- Check can communication system*
- Use the intelligent tester to check if the can
communication system is functioning.
Result

- Check dtc or check sensor check code through panel diagnosis*
- Check dtcs or sensor check codes.
- Write down the dtcs or sensor check codes.
- Clear the dtcs or sensor check codes.
- Check whether the dtcs or sensor check codes recur.
- Reproduce the problem symptoms in accordance
with the dtcs or sensor check codes that were
written down, and check whether the dtcs or
sensor check codes recur.
Hint:
Refer to the dtc chart when any dtcs or sensor
check codes are output.
Result 

- Refer to problem symptoms table
Result

- Overall analysis and troubleshooting*
- Data list / active test (see page ac-37)
- Panel diagnosis (indicator check) (see page ac-31)
- Panel diagnosis (sensor check) (see page ac-31)
- Panel diagnosis (actuator check) (see page ac-31)
- Terminals of ecu (see page ac-27)
- Adjust, repair or replace
- Confirmation test
End
Hint:
Use these procedures to troubleshoot the air conditioning
system.
*: Use the intelligent tester.
Vehicle brought to workshop
Customer problem analysis and symptom check
...
Hint:
The following items can be customized.
Notice:
When the customer requests a change in a function,
first make sure that the function can be customized.
Be sure to make a note of the cur ...
Other materials:
Data list / active test
Read data list
Hint:
Using the intelligent tester's data list allows switch,
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.
Turn ...
Terminals of ecm
Check ecm
Disconnect the a9 and b30 connectors.
Measure the voltage and resistance of the wire
harness side connectors.
If the result is not as specified, there may be a
malfunction on the wire harness side. ...
If your vehicle needs
to be towed
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle
towed by your toyota dealer or commercial towing service,
using a wheel-lift type truck or flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/
provincial and local laws.
2Wd models: if towing your vehicle ...