Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Basic inspection
When a malfunction is not confirmed by the dtc check, troubleshooting should be carried out in all circuits considered to be possible causes of the problem. In many cases, by carrying out the basic engine check shown in the following flowchart, the location of the problem can be found quickly and efficiently. Therefore, using this check is essential when engine troubleshooting.
Notice:
Conduct this check with the engine stopped and ignition
switch off. 
Check for intermittent problems
Hint:
Inspect the vehicle's ecm using check mode. Intermittent
problems are easier to detect with the intelligent tester when
the ecm is in check mode. In check mode, the ecm uses 1
trip detection ...
Registration
Notice:
The vehicle identification number (vin) must be input
into the replacement ecm.
Hint:
The vin is a 17-digit alphanumeric number. The intelligent
tester is required to register the vin.
...
Other materials:
Master cylinder pressure sensor malfunction
Description
The master cylinder pressure sensor is connected to the skid control ecu in
the abs and traction
actuator.
Dtc c1281/81 can be detected when the master cylinder pressure sensor sends a
master cylinder
pressure signal or test mode ends. Dtc c1281/81 is output only in test mo ...
Front console illumination
On-vehicle inspection
Inspect front console illumination
Connect the battery's positive (+) lead to terminal 1
and the negative (-) lead to terminal 2, then check
that the light comes on.
Ok:
light comes on.
If the result is not as specified, replace the front
console illumin ...
Transmission range sensor circuit malfunction (prndl input)
Description
The park/neutral position (pnp) switch detects the shift lever position and
sends signals to the ecm.
Monitor description
These dtcs indicate a problem with the park/neutral position switch and the
wire harness in the park/
neutral position switch circuit.
The park/neu ...
