Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: How to proceed with troubleshooting
Hint:
- Use these procedures to troubleshoot the vehicle stability control system.
- *: 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.
- Check and clear dtc*
- Problem symptom confirmation
Result 
- Symptom simulation
- Check communication function of controller area network (can)*
- Use the intelligent tester to check for normal functioning of the can communication system.
- Perform bus check (communication malfunction dtc).
Result 
- Check for dtc*
Result 
- Problem symptoms table
Result
- Overall analysis and troubleshooting
- Terminals of ecu (see page bc-41)
- Data list / active test (see page bc-52)
- Check for fluid leakage
- Repair or replace
- Confirmation test
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System description
System description
Hint:
The skid control ecu forms a single unit with the abs
and traction actuator.
Abs (anti-lock brake system):
the abs helps prevent the wheels from locking
when t ...
Check for intermittent problems
Check for intermittent problems
Hint:
A momentary interruption (open circuit) in the connectors
and/or wire harness between the sensors and ecus can
be detected by using the ecu data list fun ...
Other materials:
Installation
Hint:
Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side.
The procedures listed below are for the lh side.
Install rear stabilizer bush
Install the 2 bushes.
Hint:
Install each bush to the outer side of the bush
stopper on each stabilizer bar.
Install each bush with ...
Data list / active test
Read data list
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.
Connect the intelligent tester (with can vim) to the
dlc3 ...
Diagnostic trouble code chart
Hint:
Parameters listed in the chart may be different than your
readings depending on the type of instrument and other
factors.
If any dtcs are displayed during a check mode dtc check,
check the circuit for the dtcs listed in the table below. For
details of each dtc, refer to the page indica ...
