Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: On-vehicle inspection
- Check camshaft timing oil control valve assembly
- Check the operation.
- Connect the intelligent tester to the dlc3.
- Turn the ignition switch on.
- Turn the intelligent tester main switch on.
- Start and warm up the engine.
- Select the menu items: diagnosis / enhanced obd ii / active test / vvt ctrl b1.
- Operate the ocv using the intelligent tester, and then check the engine speed.
Standard condition 
If the operation is not as specified, check the oil control valve, wire harness and ecm.
Camshaft timing oil control valve assembly
Components
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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 preten ...
Other materials:
Precaution
Handling precaution
When handling the electronic parts:
Avoid any impact to electronic parts such as
ecus and relays. Replace with new ones if
dropped or subjected to a severe blow.
Do not expose any electronic parts to high
temperatures and humidity.
Do not touch the connec ...
If the electronic key does
not operate properly (vehicles
with smart key system)
If communication between
the electronic key and vehicle
is interrupted or the electronic key cannot
be used because the battery
is depleted, the smart key
system and wireless remote
control cannot be used. In
such cases, the doors can
be opened and the engine
can be started by following
the procedur ...
Inspection
Inspect camshaft position sensor
Measure the resistance of the sensor.
Standard resistance
Notice:
Cold and hot mean the temperature of the coils
themselves. Cold is from -10 to 50°c (14 to 122
°f) and hot is from 50 to 100°c (122 to 212°f).
If the result is not as specif ...
