Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Registration
Notice:
The vehicle identification number (vin) must be input into the replacement ecm.
Hint:
The vin is a 17-digit alphanumeric number. The intelligent tester is required to register the vin.
- Description
This registration section consists of 3 parts: input instructions, read vin and write vin.
- Input instructions: explains the general vin input instructions when using the intelligent tester.
- Read vin: explains the vin reading process in a flowchart. This process allows the vin stored in the ecm to be read in order to confirm that the two vins, provided with the vehicle and stored in the vehicle's ecm, are the same.
- Write vin: explains the vin writing process in a flowchart. This process allows the vin to be input into the ecm. If the ecm is changed, or the vehicle vin and ecm vin do not match, the vin can be registered or overwritten in the ecm by following this procedure.
- Input instructions
- Intelligent tester
The arrow buttons (up, down, right and left) and numerical buttons (0 to 9) are used to input the vin.
- Cursor operation
To move the cursor around the tester screen, press the right and left buttons.
- Alphabetical character input
- Press the up and down buttons to select the desired alphabetical character.
- After selection, the cursor should move.
- Numeric character input
- Press the numerical button corresponding to the number that you want to input.
- After input, the cursor should move.
Hint:
Numerical characters can also be selected by using the up and down buttons.
- Correction
- When correcting the input character(s), put the cursor onto the character using the right and left buttons.
- Select or input the correct character using the up/down buttons, or the numerical buttons.
- Finishing input operation
- Make sure that the input vin matches the vehicle vin after input.
- Press the enter button on the tester.
- Read vin
- Confirm the vehicle vin.
- Connect the intelligent tester to the dlc3.
- Turn the ignition switch on.
- Turn the tester on.
- Select the following menu items: diagnosis / enhanced obd ii/ vin.
- Write vin
- Confirm the vehicle vin.
- Connect the intelligent tester to the dlc3.
- Turn the ignition switch on.
- Turn the tester on.
Select the following menu items: diagnosis / enhanced obd ii/ vin.
Basic inspection
When a malfunction is not confirmed by the dtc check,
troubleshooting should be carried out in all circuits
considered to be possible causes of the problem. In many
cases, by carrying out the basic ...
Checking monitor status
Perform monitor drive pattern
Connect the intelligent tester to the dlc3.
Turn the ignition switch and the tester on.
Clear the dtcs (see page es-35).
Run the vehicle in accordance with ...
Other materials:
Test mode procedure
Hint:
By switching the skid control ecu from normal mode to
test mode, abnormality detection sensitivity is enhanced
and troubleshooting can be conducted efficiently.
Perform a sensor check in test mode after the speed
sensor or sensor rotor has been repaired or replaced.
If the igniti ...
Ambient temperature sensor circuit
Description
The ambient temperature sensor is installed in the front part of the
condenser to detect the ambient
temperature and control the air conditioner. The sensor is connected to the
combination meter and
detects fluctuations in the ambient temperature. This data is used for
contr ...
Catalyst monitor (active air-fuel ratio control type)
Preconditions
The monitor will not run unless:
The mil is off.
Drive pattern
Connect the intelligent tester to the dlc3.
Turn the ignition switch on.
Turn the tester on.
Clear dtcs (if set) (see page es-35).
Start the engine and warm it up.
Drive the vehicle at be ...
