Toyota RAV4 Quiz
2Az-fe engine mechanical

Deterioration of battery

In this manual: 2Az-fe engine mechanical
Introduction — 37Interior — 12Exterior — 432Az-fe engine mechanical — 1552Az-fe ignition — 182Az-fe charging — 232Az-fe emission control — 82az-fe exhaust — 32Az-fe fuel — 72Az-fe lubrication — 4Brake — 17Brake control — 63U140f automatic transaxle — 59Instrument panel — 8Suspension — 18Drive shaft — 23Axle — 6Tire and wheel — 30Air conditioning — 93Lighting — 45Cruise control — 21Differential — 12Door lock — 31Engine immobiliser — 21Horn — 5Can communication — 27Mirror — 5Parking brake — 5Power steering — 27Propeller shaft — 3Seat — 29Seat belt — 27Sliding roof — 25Steering column — 6Wiper and washer — 11Supplemental restraint system — 95Other system — 5Maintenance — 14
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Description

The ecm determines the battery power according to the voltage of the batt terminal while the engine is running (not cranking).

Toyota RAV4. Deterioration of battery

Inspection procedure
  1. Inspect battery
  2. Inspect the battery specific gravity.
  3. Check the specific gravity of each cell.
Standard gravity: 1.25 To 1.29 At 20°c (68°f)
  1. Inspect the battery voltage.
  2. After the vehicle is driven for 20 minutes, stop the engine.
  3. Turn the ignition switch on, and turn on the headlights, blower fan and defogger for 1 minute.
  4. Turn the ignition switch off.
  5. Measure the battery voltage.
Standard voltage: 9.6 V or more

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