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:
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before
driving the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner
appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions.
Preparation for winter
Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside temperatures.
Engine oil
E ...
Air conditioning filter
The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain
air conditioning efficiency.
Removal method
Vehicles without a smart key system: turn the engine switch to the
“lock” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system: turn the engine switch off.
Open the glove box. Slide ...
Diagnosis system
Description
Data of the system can be read through the data
link connector 3 (dlc3) of the vehicle.
Therefore, when the system seems to be
malfunctioning, use the intelligent tester to check for
a malfunction and repair it.
Check dlc3
The vehicle's ecm uses iso 157 ...
