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
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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:
Removal
Hint:
Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side.
The procedures listed below are for the lh side.
Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal
Notice:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to
prevent airbag and se ...
Room light assembly
Components
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 room light lens
Using a screwdriver ...
On-vehicle inspection
Check steering pad assembly (vehicle not involved in collision and
airbag not deployed)
Perform a diagnostic system check (see page rs-
49).
With the steering pad (with airbag) installed on the
vehicle, perform a visual check:
check for cuts, cracks or discoloration on the
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