Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Shift lock system
Parts location
System diagram
On-vehicle inspection
- Check shift lock operation
- Move the shift lever to p.
- Turn the ignition switch off.
- Check that the shift lever cannot be moved to any position other than p.
- Turn the ignition switch on, depress the brake pedal and check that the shift lever can be moved to other positions
- Check shift lock release button operation
- When operating the shift lever with the shift lock release button pressed, check that the lever can be moved to any position other than p. If the operation cannot be performed as specified, check the shift lever assembly.
- Remove key interlock operation
- Turn the ignition switch on.
- Depress the brake pedal and move the shift lever to any position other than p.
- Check that the ignition switch cannot be turned off.
- Move the shift lever to p, turn the ignition switch off and check that the key can be removed. If the results are not as specified, inspect the shift lock control unit.
- Check shift lock control unit assembly
- Measure the voltage of the connector.
Hint:
Do not disconnect the shift lock control ecu connector.
Standard voltage 
- The resistance of the connector.
Hint:
Do not disconnect the shift lock control ecu connector.
Standard resistance 
If the result is not as specified, replace the shift lock control ecu.
Inspection
- Inspect key interlock solenoid
- Disconnect the solenoid connector.
- Connect the battery's positive (+) lead to terminal 1 (un+) and the battery's negative (-) lead to terminal 2 (un-).
Check that the operating noise of the solenoid can be heard.
If the result is not as specified, replace the solenoid.
Valve body assembly
Components
Removal
Disconnect cable from negative battery
terminal
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to
preven ...
Transmission oil cooler
Components
Removal
Remove transmission oil cooler
*1: Disconnect the no. 3 Water by-pass hose from
the transmission oil cooler.
*2: Disconnect the no. 4 Water by-pass hose from
...
Other materials:
Removal
Drain differential oil
Remove rear wheel
Remove tailpipe assembly
Remove the tailpipe (see page ex-2).
Remove center exhaust pipe assembly
Remove the center pipe (see page ex-2).
Remove propeller with center bearing
shaft assembly (see page pr-3)
Remove rear suspen ...
Radiator
Components
On-vehicle inspection
Check radiator reservoir cap subassembly
Measure the valve opening pressure.
If there are water stains or foreign matter on oring
1, clean it with water and finger scouring.
Check that o-ring 1 is not deformed, cracked or
sw ...
Only driver door lock / unlock functions do not operate
Description
The main body ecu receives lock / unlock switch signals and activates the
door lock motor accordingly.
Wiring diagram
Inspection procedure
Perform active test by intelligent tester (door lock)
Select the active test, use the intelligent tester to
generate a control c ...
