Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Check mode procedure
Hint:
Intelligent tester only: compared to normal mode, check mode is more sensitive to malfunctions. Therefore, check mode can detect the malfunctions that cannot be detected by normal mode.
Notice:
All the stored dtcs and freeze frame data are erased if:
- The ecm is changed from normal mode to check mode or vice versa;
- Or the ignition switch is turned from on to acc or off while in check mode. Before changing modes, always check and make a note of any dtcs and freeze frame data.
- Check mode procedure (using intelligent tester)
- Check and ensure the following conditions:
- Battery positive voltage 11 v or more.
- Throttle valve fully closed.
- Transmission in the p or n position.
- A/c switch off.
- Turn the ignition switch off.
- 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/ check mode.
- Switch the ecm from normal mode to check mode.
Make sure the mil flashes as shown in the illustration.- Start the engine.
- Make sure the mil turns off.
- Simulate the conditions of the malfunction described by the customer.
- Check dtcs and freeze frame data using the tester.
Freeze frame data
Description
Freeze frame data records the engine conditions (fuel
system, calculated load, engine coolant temperature,
fuel trim, engine speed, vehicle speed, etc.) When a
malfunction is dete ...
Fail-safe chart
If any of the following dtcs are set, the ecm enters fail-safe
mode to allow the vehicle to be driven temporarily.
Hint:
*: The vehicle can be driven slowly when the accelerator
pedal is depre ...
Other materials:
Rear no. 1 Suspension arm
Components
Removal
Hint:
Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side.
The procedures listed below are for the lh side.
Remove rear wheel
Remove rear no. 1 Suspension arm assembly lh
Support the no. 2 Suspension arm lh.
Remove the bolt and 2 nuts from t ...
Installation
Install throttle body
Install a new gasket onto the intake manifold.
Install the throttle body and fuel pipe clamp with the
4 bolts.
Torque: 30 n*m (305 kgf*cm, 22 ft.*Lbf)
Connect the fuel tube into the clamp.
Connect the wire harness clamp.
Connect the throttle posi ...
Dtc check / clear
Check dtc (when using intelligent tester)
Connect the intelligent tester (with can vim) to the
dlc3.
Turn the ignition switch on.
Turn the tester on.
Read the dtcs by following the prompts on the
tester screen.
Hint:
Refer to the intelligent tester operator's manual for
furth ...
