Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Dtc check / clear
Notice:
When the diagnosis system is changed from normal
mode to check mode or vice versa, all dtcs and freeze
frame data recorded in normal mode are erased. Before
changing modes, always check and make a note of any
dtcs and freeze frame data.
Hint:
- Dtcs which are stored in the ecm can be displayed on
the intelligent tester. The intelligent tester can display
current and pending dtcs.
- Some dtcs are not set if the ecm does not detect the
same malfunction again during a second consecutive
driving cycle. However, such malfunctions, detected on
only one occasion, are stored as pending dtcs.
- Check dtc (using intelligent tester)
- 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 / dtc info / current
codes or pending codes.
- Check the dtc(s) and freeze frame data, and then
write them down.
- Check the details of the dtc(s) (see page es-51).
- Clear dtc (using intelligent tester)
- 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 / dtc info / clear codes.
- Press the yes button.
- Clear dtc (without using intelligent tester)
- Perform either of the following operations.
- Disconnect the cable from the negative (-)
battery terminal for more than 1 minute.
- Remove the efi and etcs fuses from the
engine room relay block (located inside the
engine compartment) for more than 1 minute.
Description
When troubleshooting obd ii (on-board diagnostics)
vehicles, the intelligent tester (complying with sae
j1987) must be connected to the dlc3 (data link
connector 3) of the vehicle ...
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 ...
Other materials:
Crankshaft position sensor "A"
Description
The crankshaft position (ckp) sensor system consists of a ckp sensor plate
and a pickup coil.
The sensor plate has 34 teeth and is installed on the crankshaft. The pickup
coil is made of wound copper
wire, an iron core and magnet. The sensor plate rotates and, as each tooth ...
Basic audio operations
Basic audio operations and functions common to each mode are
explained in this section.
Operating the audio system
Press this knob to turn the
audio system on and off, and
turn it to adjust the volume.
Press this button to eject a disc
Insert a disc into the disc slot
Press to pa ...
Power supply relay failure
Description
If the power steering ecu detects these dtcs, it shuts off the motor relay
circuit (built into the power
steering ecu) and stops power assist.
Inspection procedure
Reconfirm dtc
Check for dtc.
Ok:
dtc is not output.
Replace power steering ecu ...