Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Solar sensor (for automatic air conditioning system)
Components
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 pretensioner activation.
- Remove solar sensor
- Using a screwdriver, pull out the solar sensor, then disconnect the connector.
Hint:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Inspection
- Inspect solar sensor
- Using an ohmmeter, connect the positive lead to terminal 2 and the negative lead to terminal 1, then measure the resistance between the terminals.
Standard resistance 
Notice:
The connection procedure for using a digital tester such as a toyota electrical tester is shown above. When using an analog tester, connect the positive (+) lead to terminal 1 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 2 of the a/c solar sensor.
Hint:
- As the inspection light is moved away from the sensor, the voltage increases.
- Use an incandescent lamp for inspection. Bring it within 30 cm (11.8 In.) Of the a/c solar sensor.
If the result is not as specified, replace the solar sensor.
Installation
- Install solar sensor
- Connect the connector, and then push in the solar sensor.
- Connect cable to negative battery terminal
- Check srs warning light
- Check the srs warning light (see page rs-37).
Evaporator temperatur sensor
Removal
Remove air conditioning unit
Remove the air conditioning radiator (see page ac-
185).
Remove evaporator temperature sensor
(see page ac-193)
Inspection
Inspect evapo ...
Heater relay
On-vehicle inspection
Inspect relay (marking: htr)
Measure the resistance of the htr relay.
Standard resistance
If the result is not as specified, replace the relay. ...
Other materials:
Back door lock
Inspection
Inspect back door with motor lock assembly
Apply the battery voltage to the door lock motor and
check the operation of the door lock motor.
Ok
If the result is not as specified, replace the door lock
assembly. ...
Removal
Hint:
Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side.
The procedures listed below are for the lh side.
When removing the moulding, heat the vehicle body and
moulding using a heat light.
Standard heating temperature
Notice:
Do not heat the vehicle body and moulding
excessively.
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Steering angle sensor zero point malfunction
Description
The skid control ecu learns the steering sensor zero point every time the
ignition switch is turned on and
the vehicle is driven at 35 km/h (22 mph) or more for approximately 5 seconds.
The ecu also stores the
previous zero point.
If front wheel alignment or the steering wh ...
