Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Dtc check / clear
- Check dtc
- Dtcs which are stored in the ecm can be displayed
with the intelligent tester.
The intelligent tester can display pending dtcs and current dtcs. Some dtcs are not stored unless a malfunction is detected in consecutive driving cycles. When a malfunction is detected in only one driving cycle, it is stored as a pending dtc.
- Connect the intelligent tester to the can vim.
Then connect the can vim to the dlc3.
- Turn the ignition switch on and turn the tester on.
- Enter the following menus: diagnosis / enhanced obd ii / dtc info / current codes (or pending code).
- Confirm the dtcs and freeze frame data and then write them down.
- Confirm the details of the dtcs (see page ax- 35).
Notice:
When simulating a symptom with the scan tool to check for dtcs, use normal mode.
For codes on the diagnostic trouble code chart subject to "2 trip detection logic", perform the following actions.
Turn the ignition switch off after the symptom is simulated once. Then repeat the simulation process again. When the symptom has been simulated twice, the mil illuminates and the dtcs are recorded in the ecm.
- Clear dtc
- When using the intelligent tester:
- Connect the intelligent tester to the can vim.
Then connect the can vim to the dlc3.
- Turn the ignition switch on and turn the tester on.
- Enter the following menus: diagnosis / enhanced obd ii / dtc info / clear codes. Then and press yes.
Hint:
When operating the tester to erase the codes, the dtcs and freeze frame data will be erased.
- When not using the intelligent tester:
- Disconnect the battery terminal or remove the efi main and etcs fuses from the engine room no. 1 Relay block and engine room no. 1 Junction block for 60 seconds or more. However, if you disconnect the battery terminal, perform the "initialization" procedure (see page ax- 18).
Diagnosis system
Description
When troubleshooting on-board diagnostic (obd
ii) vehicles, the vehicle must be connected to the
obd ii scan tool (complying with sae j1987).
Various data output from the ...
Check mode procedure
Description
Check mode has a higher sensitivity to malfunctions
and can detect malfunctions that normal mode
cannot detect. Check mode can also detect all the
malfunctions that normal m ...
Other materials:
List of storage features
Glove box
Bottle holders
Console box
Cup holders
Storage boxes
Caution
Items that should not be left in the storage spaces
Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray cans in the storage spaces, as
this
may cause the following when cabin temperature becomes high:
Glasses may b ...
Data list / active test
Hint:
Using the intelligent tester's data list allows switch, sensor,
actuator and other item values to be read without removing
any parts. Reading the data list early in troubleshooting is
one way to save time.
Data list for occupant classification ecu
Connect the intelligent test ...
On-vehicle inspection
Check front seat side airbag assembly (vehicle not involved in
collision)
Perform a diagnostic system check (see page rs-
49).
With the front seat side airbag installed on the
vehicle, perform a visual check. If any of the defects
mentioned below are present, replace the fron ...
