Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Engine control system malfunction
Description
If a malfunction in the engine control system is detected, the operations of vsc and trc are prohibited by the fail-safe function. When the signals from the engine are input normally, the fail-safe is canceled and the dtc is not stored.
Inspection procedure
- Check harness and connector (momentary interruption)
- Using the data list of the intelligent tester, check for any momentary interruption in the wire harness corresponding to the dtc (see page bc-23).
Ok: there are no momentary interruptions.
Hint:
Perform the above inspection before removing the sensor and connector.
- Check dtc for engine control system
- Clear the dtc (engine control system).
- Check the dtc (engine control system).
Result 
Repair engine control system
- Repair or replace harness and connector (ecm - skid control ecu)
- Reconfirm dtc
- Clear the dtc (see page bc-47).
- Perform a road test.
- Check if the same dtc is recorded (see page bc-47).
Result 
End
Open in abs solenoid relay circuit
Description
The solenoid relay supplies power to the abs solenoid and trc solenoid.
After the ignition switch is turned on, the vehicle speed has reached 6 km/h (4
mph) and the solenoid is
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Ecm communication circuit malfunction
Description
The circuit is used to send trc and vsc control information from the skid
control ecu to the ecm, and
engine control information from the ecm to the skid control ecu.
Inspecti ...
Other materials:
How to proceed with troubleshooting
Hint:
Use these procedures to troubleshoot the tire pressure
warning system.
*: Use the intelligent tester.
Vehicle brought to workshop
Inspect battery voltage
Standard voltage:
11 to 14 v
If the voltage is below 11 v, recharge or replace the battery
before proceeding.
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Road test
Problem symptom confirmation
Based on the result of the customer problem
analysis, try to reproduce the symptoms. If the
problem is that the transaxle does not shift up, shift
down, or the shift point is too high or too low,
conduct the following road test referring to the
automat ...
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 ...
