Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Problem symptoms table
Hint:
- Use the table below to help determine the cause of the
problem symptom. The potential causes of the symptoms
are listed in order of probability in the "suspected area"
column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the
suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts
as necessary.
- The matrix chart is divided into 2 chapters. When
troubleshooting, check chapter 1 first. If instructions are
given in chapter 1 to proceed to 2, proceed as instructed.
- If the instruction "proceed to next circuit inspection shown
in problem symptoms table" is given in the flowchart for
each circuit, proceed to the next suspected area in the
table.
- If the problem still occurs even though there are no
malfunctions in any of the circuits, check the ecm and
replace it if necessary.
Chapter 1: electrical circuit matrix chart

Hint:
*: When the circuit is defective, a dtc may be output.
Chapter 2: on-vehicle repair and off-vehicle repair



Test monitor drive pattern for ect
Caution:
Perform this drive pattern on a level surface and
strictly observe the posted speed limits and traffic
laws while driving.
Hint:
Performing this ...
Check ecm
Measure the voltage of the ecm connector.
Hint:
Each ecm terminal's standard voltage is shown in
the table below.
In the table, first follow the information under
" ...
Other materials:
Inspection
Inspect automatic transaxle oil panel
sub-assembly
Remove the magnets and use them to collect any
steel chips. Examine the chips and particles in the
pan and on the magnet to determine what type of
wear has occurred in the transaxle.
Steel (magnetic): bearing gear and plate ...
Vehicle speed sensor
Description
Refer to the sfi system (see page es-224).
Wiring diagram
Refer to the sfi system (see page es-224).
Inspection procedure
Refer to the sfi system (see page es-224). ...
Front airbag sensor
Components
On-vehicle inspection
Check front airbag sensor (vehicle not
involved in collision and airbag not
deployed)
Perform a diagnostic system check (see page rs-
49).
Check front airbag sensor (vehicle
involved in collision and airbag has not
deployed)
Perfo ...