Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Battery temperature sensor circuit
Description
The battery temperature sensor installed on the battery current sensor detects battery temperature.
A thermistor is integrated into the battery temperature sensor, and the resistance in the battery temperature sensor changes according to the battery temperature.
The resistance of the thermistor in the battery temperature sensor decreases as the battery temperature increases. The resistance increases as the temperature decreases.
The battery temperature sensor is connected to the ecm. The ecm supplies 5 v from the thb terminal to the battery temperature sensor through resistor r.
The battery temperature sensor and resistor r are connected in series. This results in fluctuations in the voltage supplied from the thb terminal when the resistance changes according to the battery temperature.
The ecm determines the battery temperature according to fluctuations in voltage. When the battery temperature is high, the ecm determines to reduce the amount of current supplied from the generator in order to protect the battery.
Wiring diagram
Refer to dtc p1550 (see page es-262)
Inspection procedure
- Inspect battery current sensor
- Disconnect the b29 battery current sensor connector.
- Measure the resistance.
Standard resistance 
- Check harness and connector (battery current sensor - ecm)
- Disconnect the b29 battery current sensor connector.
- Disconnect the b30 ecm connectors.
- Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connectors.
Standard resistance (check for open)
Standard resistance (check for short)
Cold start
Description
The electronic throttle control system (etcs) controls the engine idling
speed. The etcs operates the
throttle actuator to open and close the throttle valve, and adjusts the intake ...
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Description
The battery supplies electricity to the ecm even when the ignition switch is
in the off position. This
power allows the ecm to store data such as dtc history, freeze frame data and ...
Other materials:
Cooling system
On-vehicle inspection
Check cooling system for leaks
Remove the radiator reservoir cap.
Caution:
To avoid the danger of being burned, do not
remove the radiator reservoir cap while the
engine and radiator are still hot. Thermal
expansion will cause hot engine coolant and
steam to b ...
Headlight relay circuit
Description
When the light control switch, located on the headlight dimmer switch, is
turned to the head position, the
head relay illuminates the headlights.
Wiring diagram
Inspection procedure
Perform active test by intelligent tester (headlight)
Connect the intelligent tester ( ...
Front occupant classification sensor rh collision detection
Description
Dtc b1786 is output when the occupant classification ecu receives a collision
detection signal sent by
the front occupant classification sensor rh when an accident occurs.
Dtc b1786 is also output when the front seat assembly rh is subjected to a
strong impact, even if an
a ...
