Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: How to proceed with troubleshooting
Hint:
Perform troubleshooting in accordance with the following flowchart.
*: Use the intelligent tester.
- Vehicle brought to workshop
- Inspect battery voltage
Standard voltage: 11 to 14 v
If the voltage is below 11 v, recharge or replace the battery before proceeding.
- Problem symptom confirmation
- Check can communication system*
- Check for dtc (see page ps-11).
Result 
Hint:
- When any can communication system dtcs are output, perform troubleshooting on the can communication system first.
- When communication to the power steering ecu is not established through the intelligent tester, inspect terminals sil of the dlc3 and the power steering ecu, and the ig circuit of the power steering ecu.
- Check dtc*
- Check for dtc (see page ps-11).
Result 
- Problem symptoms table
Result 
- Overall analysis and troubleshooting*
- Terminals of ecu (see page ps-8).
- Data list / active test (see page ps-14).
- Repair or replace
- Confirmation test
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System description
Description
The eps (electronic power steering) system generates
torque through the operation of the motor and the
reduction gear installed on the column shaft in order to
assist steering eff ...
Problem symptoms table
Hint:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of the
problem symptom. The potential causes of the symptoms are
listed in order of probability in the "suspected area" column of
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Other materials:
Short in can bus lines
Description
There may be a short circuit between the can bus lines when the resistance
between terminals 6 (canh)
and 14 (canl) of the dlc3 is below 54
.
Wiring diagram
Inspection procedure
Notice:
Turn the ignition switch off before measuring the resistances of the
main ...
Driver side seat belt buckle switch circuit malfunction
Description
The driver side seat belt buckle switch circuit consists of the center airbag
sensor and the front seat inner
belt lh.
Dtc b1655/37 is recorded when a malfunction is detected in the driver side seat
belt buckle switch circuit.
Wiring diagram
Inspection procedure
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Brake
General maintenance
Inspect brake lines and hoses
Hint:
Work in a well-lighted area. Turn the front wheels fully to
the right or left before beginning the inspection.
Using a mirror, check the entire circumference and
length of the brake lines and hoses for:
Damage
Wear
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