Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: System description
- Engine immobiliser system description
The engine immobiliser system is designed to prevent the vehicle from being stolen. This system uses a transponder key ecu that stores the key codes of authorized ignition keys. If an attempt is made to start the engine using an unauthorized key, the ecu sends a signal to the ecm to prohibit fuel delivery and ignition, effectively disabling the engine.
- Function of main component
- System function
- When the transponder key ecu detects that the
unlock warning switch is on, the ecu provides
current to the transponder key coil and produces a
faint electric wave. A transponder chip in the key grip
receives the wave and outputs a key id code signal.
The transponder key coil receives this signal, the transponder key amplifier amplifies it, and then the signal is transmitted to the ecu. The ecu matches the key's id code with the vehicle's id code, which was previously registered in the ecu and then communicates the results to the ecm using sfi communication.
- After the identification results show that the key's id code matches the vehicle's id code and the ecu has confirmed their match: 1) the engine immobiliser system is canceled and the engine starting controls (fuel injection control and ignition control) enter standby mode; and 2) the ecu receives a security indicator light signal, and turns the security indicator light off.
Engine immobiliser system
Parts location
System diagram
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How to proceed with troubleshooting
Hint:
Use these procedures to troubleshoot the engine immobiliser
system.
*: Use the intelligent tester.
Vehicle brought to workshop
Inspect battery voltage
Standard voltage:
11 t ...
Other materials:
Using the steering
wheel switches
The steering wheel switches can be used to operate a connected
cellular phone.
Operating a telephone using the steering wheel switches
Volume switch
Increase/decrease the volume
Press and hold:
continuously increase/
decrease the volume
Enter switch
Select an item
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Check mode procedure
Panel diagnosis (indicator check)
Turn the ignition switch to lock.
Turn the ignition switch on while simultaneously
pressing the a/c control auto switch and the rec/
frs switch.
Check that all indicators and the display area are
turned on and off 4 times in succession at 1 second ...
Engine control system malfunction
Description
If a malfunction in the engine control system is detected, the operations of
vsc and trc are prohibited
by the fail-safe function. When the signals from the engine are input normally,
the fail-safe is canceled and
the dtc is not stored.
Inspection procedure
Check harn ...
