Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: General information
A large number of ecu controlled systems are used in the rav4. In general, ecu controlled systems are considered to be very intricate, requiring a high level of technical knowledge to troubleshoot. However, most problem checking procedures only involve inspecting the ecu controlled system's circuits one by one. An adequate understanding of the system and a basic knowledge of electricity is enough to perform effective troubleshooting, accurate diagnoses and necessary repairs.
For using intelligent tester
Connect the cable of the intelligent tester to the dlc3, turn the ignition switch on and attempt to use the tester. If the display indicates that a communication error has occurred, there is a problem either with the vehicle or with the tester.
* If communication is normal when the tester is connected to another vehicle, inspect the dlc3 of the original vehicle.
* If communication is still not possible when the tester is connected to another vehicle, the problem may be in the tester itself. Consult the service department listed in the tester's instruction manual.
Other materials:
Tire information
Typical tire symbols
Full-size tire
Compact spare tire
Tire size
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN)
Location of treadwear indicators
Tire ply composition and materials
Plies are layers of rubber-coated parallel cords. Cords are the strands
which form the plies in a tire.
Radial tir ...
Before refueling the vehicle
Close all the doors and windows, and turn the engine switch to the
“lock” position (vehicles without a smart key system) or off (vehicles
with a smart key system).
Confirm the type of fuel.
Fuel types
Unleaded gasoline (octane rating 87 [research octane number 91] or
higher)
Cauti ...
Camshaft position sensor "a" circuit (bank 1 or single sensor)
Description
The camshaft position (cmp) sensor consists of a magnet and an iron core
which is wrapped with copper
wire, and is installed onto the cylinder head. When the camshaft rotates, each
of 3 teeth on the camshaft
passes through the cmp sensor. This activates the internal magnet in ...
