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
t ...
Other materials:
Throttle / pedal position sensor / switch "A"
Hint:
These dtcs relate to the throttle position (tp) sensor.
Description
The tp sensor is mounted on the throttle body, and detects the opening angle
of the throttle valve. This
sensor is a non-contact type. It uses hall-effect elements in order to yield
accurate signals even in
extrem ...
Windshield wipers and
washer
Operating the lever can
switch between automatic
operation and manual operation,
or can use the
washer.
NOTICE
â– When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they
may damage the windshield.
Operating the wiper lever
Operating the lever operates
the wipers or washer as follows:
Intermittent ...
If the engine will not start
If the engine will not start
even though correct starting
procedures are being
followed, consider
each of the following
points:
The engine will not start
even though the starter
motor operates normally
One of the following may be the
cause of the problem:
There may not be sufficient
fuel in the v ...
