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:
Dtc check / clear
Check dtc (using intelligent tester)
Connect the intelligent tester (with can vim) to the
dlc3.
Turn the ignition switch on.
Read the dtcs by following the directions on the
tester screen.
Hint:
Refer to the intelligent tester operator's manual for
further details.
Chec ...
Function summary
The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the
electronic key on your person, for example in your pocket. (The driver
should always carry the electronic key.)
Locks and unlocks the side doors
Locks and unlocks the back door
Starts the engine
Operation signals
A bu ...
Air conditioning control assembly (for manual air conditioning system)
Components
Removal
Disconnect cable from negative battery
terminal
Notice:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to
prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
Remove no. 2 Instrument cluster finish
panel center ...
