Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Master cylinder pressure sensor malfunction
Description
The master cylinder pressure sensor is connected to the skid control ecu in the abs and traction actuator.
Dtc c1281/81 can be detected when the master cylinder pressure sensor sends a master cylinder pressure signal or test mode ends. Dtc c1281/81 is output only in test mode.
Inspection procedure
Notice:
When replacing the abs and traction actuator, perform zero point calibration (see page bc-24).
- Read value of intelligent tester (stop light switch)
- Check the data list for proper functioning of the stop light switch.
Ok: on (brake pedal is depressed) appears on the screen.
- Read value of intelligent tester (master cylinder pressure sensor)
- Check the data list for proper functioning of the master cylinder pressure sensor.
Ok: when the pedal is depressed, the sensor output voltage increases.
- Reconfirm dtc
- Clear the dtc(s) (see page bc-47).
- Drive the vehicle at a speed of 30 km/h (18 mph) or more and perform a braking test (decelerate the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal).
- Check if the same dtc(s) is recorded (see page bc-47).
Result 
Replace abs and traction actuator assembly
Low battery positive voltage
Description
When there is an abnormality in the power supply circuit of the brake
actuator (skid control ecu), the skid
control ecu sets a dtc and the operation is prohibited by the fail-safe ...
Open in stop light switch circuit
Description
The skid control ecu detects the brake operating conditions through a signal
transmitted by the stop light
switch. The skid control ecu incorporates an open circuit detection circuit. ...
Other materials:
Terminals of ecu (2005/11-2006/01)
Check air conditioning amplifier
Measure the voltage and resistance of the
connectors.
Hint:
Check from the rear of the connector while it is
connected to the air conditioning amplifier.
Using an oscilloscope, check waveform 1.
Compressor and pulley operation signa ...
Steering wheel
Adjustment procedure
The steering wheel can be adjusted to a comfortable position.
Hold the steering wheel and
press the lever down.
Adjust to the ideal position by
moving the steering wheel horizontally
and vertically.
After adjustment, pull the lever up
to secure the steering ...
Terminals of ecu
Check tire pressure warning ecu
Disconnect the e56 ecu connector.
Measure the voltage and resistance of the wire
harness side connector.
If the result is not as specified, there may be a
malfunction on the wire harness side.
Reconnect the e56 ecu connector.
Measure the ...
