Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Registration
Notice:
The vehicle identification number (vin) must be input
into the replacement ecm.
Hint:
The vin is a 17-digit alphanumeric number. The intelligent
tester is required to register the vin.
- Description
This registration section consists of 3 parts: input
instructions, read vin and write vin.
- Input instructions: explains the general vin input
instructions when using the intelligent tester.
- Read vin: explains the vin reading process in a
flowchart. This process allows the vin stored in the
ecm to be read in order to confirm that the two
vins, provided with the vehicle and stored in the
vehicle's ecm, are the same.
- Write vin: explains the vin writing process in a
flowchart. This process allows the vin to be input
into the ecm. If the ecm is changed, or the vehicle
vin and ecm vin do not match, the vin can be
registered or overwritten in the ecm by following
this procedure.
- Input instructions
- Intelligent tester
The arrow buttons (up, down, right and left)
and numerical buttons (0 to 9) are used to input the
vin.
- Cursor operation
To move the cursor around the tester screen, press
the right and left buttons.
- Alphabetical character input
- Press the up and down buttons to select the
desired alphabetical character.
- After selection, the cursor should move.
- Numeric character input
- Press the numerical button corresponding to
the number that you want to input.
- After input, the cursor should move.
Hint:
Numerical characters can also be selected by
using the up and down buttons.
- Correction
- When correcting the input character(s), put the
cursor onto the character using the right and
left buttons.
- Select or input the correct character using the
up/down buttons, or the numerical buttons.
- Finishing input operation
- Make sure that the input vin matches the
vehicle vin after input.
- Press the enter button on the tester.
- Read vin
- Confirm the vehicle vin.
- Connect the intelligent tester to the dlc3.
- Turn the ignition switch on.
- Turn the tester on.
- Select the following menu items: diagnosis /
enhanced obd ii/ vin.

- Write vin
- Confirm the vehicle vin.
- Connect the intelligent tester to the dlc3.
- Turn the ignition switch on.
- Turn the tester on.
Select the following menu items: diagnosis /
enhanced obd ii/ vin.



When a malfunction is not confirmed by the dtc check,
troubleshooting should be carried out in all circuits
considered to be possible causes of the problem. In many
cases, by carrying out the basic ...
Perform monitor drive pattern
Connect the intelligent tester to the dlc3.
Turn the ignition switch and the tester on.
Clear the dtcs (see page es-35).
Run the vehicle in accordance with ...
Other materials:
Catalyst monitor (active air-fuel ratio control type)
Preconditions
The monitor will not run unless:
The mil is off.
Drive pattern
Connect the intelligent tester to the dlc3.
Turn the ignition switch on.
Turn the tester on.
Clear dtcs (if set) (see page es-35).
Start the engine and warm it up.
Drive the vehicle at be ...
Circuit inspection
A description of the main areas of each circuit inspection
is below.
Item
Description
description
The major role, operation of the circuit and its component parts are
explained.
Dtc no., Dtc detection condition, trouble area
Indicates the diagnostic trouble cod ...
Mechanical system tests
Stall speed test
Hint:
This test is to check the overall performance of the
engine and transaxle.
Notice:
Do not perform the stall speed test longer than 5
seconds.
To ensure safety, perform this test in an open and
level area that provides good traction.
The stall speed test sh ...