Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: General information
A large number of ecu controlled systems are used in the rav4. In general, ecu controlled systems are considered to be very intricate, requiring a high level of technical knowledge to troubleshoot. However, most problem checking procedures only involve inspecting the ecu controlled system's circuits one by one. An adequate understanding of the system and a basic knowledge of electricity is enough to perform effective troubleshooting, accurate diagnoses and necessary repairs.
For using intelligent tester
Connect the cable of the intelligent tester to the dlc3, turn the ignition switch on and attempt to use the tester. If the display indicates that a communication error has occurred, there is a problem either with the vehicle or with the tester.
* If communication is normal when the tester is connected to another vehicle, inspect the dlc3 of the original vehicle.
* If communication is still not possible when the tester is connected to another vehicle, the problem may be in the tester itself. Consult the service department listed in the tester's instruction manual.
Other materials:
Opening/closing the back
door (vehicles with power
back door)
â– Using the wireless remote
control
Press and hold the switch.
The power back door automatically
opens/closes.
Pressing the switch while the power
back door is opening/closing stops
the operation. When the switch is
pressed and held again during the
halted operation, the back door will
perform t ...
Short to gnd in can bus line
(2005/11-2006/01)
Description
There may be a short circuit between the can bus line and gnd when there is
resistance between
terminals 6 (canh) and 4 (cg) or terminals 14 (canl) and 4 (cg) of the dlc3.
Wiring diagram
Inspection procedure
Notice:
Turn the ignition switch off b ...
Front wheel alignment
Adjustment
Inspect tires
Inspect the tires (see page tw-1).
Measure vehicle height
Notice:
Before inspecting the wheel alignment, adjust the
vehicle height to the specification.
Press down on the vehicle several times to stabilize
the suspension, and measure the vehicl ...
