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Dtc check / clear

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  1. Check dtc
Toyota RAV4. Dtc check / clear

  1. When using intelligent tester:
  2. Connect the intelligent tester (with can vim) to the dlc3.
  3. Turn the ignition switch on and press the intelligent tester main switch on.
  4. Read the dtcs by following the prompts on the intelligent tester.
Hint:

Refer to the intelligent tester operator's manual for further details.

Toyota RAV4. Dtc check / clear

  1. When not using intelligent tester:
  2. Using sst, connect terminals 13 (tc) and 4 (cg) of the dlc3.

Sst 09843-18040

  • Turn the ignition switch on.
  • Read and write down any dtcs indicated by the p/s warning light on the combination meter.
  • Refer to the chart below for examples of a normal code and dtcs 21 and 22.
    Toyota RAV4. Dtc check / clear

    Hint:
    • If the p/s warning light does not blink to display any dtcs set or the normal code, inspect the circuit shown in the table below.

    • If two or more malfunctions are detected simultaneously, dtcs will be displayed in ascending numerical order.
    1. Refer to the diagnostic trouble code chart (see page ps-16) for dtc information.
    2. Clear dtc
    3. When using intelligent tester:
    4. Connect the intelligent tester (with can vim) to the dlc3.
    5. Turn the ignition switch on and press the intelligent tester main switch on.
    6. Clear the dtcs by following the prompts on the intelligent tester.
    7. Turn the ignition switch off.
    8. Disconnect the intelligent tester from the dlc3.
    9. When not using intelligent tester:
      Toyota RAV4. Clear dtc

    1. Using sst, connect terminals 12 (ts) and 4 (cg) of the dlc3.

    Sst 09843-18040

  • Turn the ignition switch on.
  • Disconnect the sst check wire from terminal 4 (cg) and reconnect it, and repeat this procedure 4 times or more within 8 seconds.
  • Check that the p/s warning light blinking pattern is the normal code.
  • Turn the ignition switch off.
  • Remove sst from the dlc3.
  • Test yourself

    A quick Toyota RAV4 quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.