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:
Trailer tongue weight
A recommended tongue weight varies in accordance with the types
of trailers or towing as described below.
To ensure the recommended values shown below, the trailer must
be loaded by referring to the following instructions.
Tongue weight
The gross trailer weight should be distributed so ...
Antenna coil open / short
Description
The transponder key coil receives key code signals from the transponder chip
in the key grip. The coil
built into the transponder key amplifier amplifies the key code signals and
outputs the signal to the
transponder key ecu.
Wiring diagram
Inspection procedure
R ...
Air outlet damper control servo motor circuit
Description
The damper servo sends pulse signals to indicate the damper position to the
air conditioning amplifier.
The air conditioning amplifier activates the motor (normal or reverse) based on
these signals to move the
mode damper to the appropriate position, which controls the air o ...
