Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Shift lock system
Parts location
System diagram
On-vehicle inspection
- Check shift lock operation
- Move the shift lever to p.
- Turn the ignition switch off.
- Check that the shift lever cannot be moved to any position other than p.
- Turn the ignition switch on, depress the brake pedal and check that the shift lever can be moved to other positions
- Check shift lock release button operation
- When operating the shift lever with the shift lock release button pressed, check that the lever can be moved to any position other than p. If the operation cannot be performed as specified, check the shift lever assembly.
- Remove key interlock operation
- Turn the ignition switch on.
- Depress the brake pedal and move the shift lever to any position other than p.
- Check that the ignition switch cannot be turned off.
- Move the shift lever to p, turn the ignition switch off and check that the key can be removed. If the results are not as specified, inspect the shift lock control unit.
- Check shift lock control unit assembly
- Measure the voltage of the connector.
Hint:
Do not disconnect the shift lock control ecu connector.
Standard voltage 
- The resistance of the connector.
Hint:
Do not disconnect the shift lock control ecu connector.
Standard resistance 
If the result is not as specified, replace the shift lock control ecu.
Inspection
- Inspect key interlock solenoid
- Disconnect the solenoid connector.
- Connect the battery's positive (+) lead to terminal 1 (un+) and the battery's negative (-) lead to terminal 2 (un-).
Check that the operating noise of the solenoid can be heard.
If the result is not as specified, replace the solenoid.
Valve body 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
preven ...
Transmission oil cooler
Components
Removal
Remove transmission oil cooler
*1: Disconnect the no. 3 Water by-pass hose from
the transmission oil cooler.
*2: Disconnect the no. 4 Water by-pass hose from
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Other materials:
Road test
Problem symptom confirmation
Based on the result of the customer problem
analysis, try to reproduce the symptoms. If the
problem is that the transaxle does not shift up, shift
down, or the shift point is too high or too low,
conduct the following road test referring to the
automat ...
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe
driving:
Starting the engine
Driving
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to d.
Release the parking brake.
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator
pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
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Problem symptoms table (2006/01- )
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 p ...
