Toyota RAV4 Quiz
Brake control

Dtc check / clear

In this manual: Brake control
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
19steps
~119min
5/5difficulty
1special tools
Done 0 of 19
  1. Check dtc (when using intelligent tester)
  2. Connect the intelligent tester (with can vim) to the dlc3.
  3. Turn the ignition switch on.
  4. Turn the tester on.
  5. Read the dtcs by following the prompts on the tester screen.
Hint:

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

  1. Clear dtc (when using intelligent tester)
Toyota RAV4. Clear dtc (when using intelligent tester)

  1. Connect the intelligent tester (with can vim) to the dlc3.
  2. Turn the ignition switch on.
  3. Turn the tester on.
  4. Operate the intelligent tester to clear the codes.
Hint:

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

  1. Check dtc (when not using intelligent tester)
Toyota RAV4. Check dtc (when not using intelligent tester)

  1. Using sst, connect terminals 13 (tc) and 4 (cg) of the dlc3.
Sst 09843-18040
  1. Turn the ignition switch on.
  2. Read dtcs from the abs warning light on the combination meter.
Hint:
  • If the abs warning light does not blink, perform relevant troubleshooting procedures. The relevant troubleshooting procedures are in the sections listed in the table below.

  • As an example, the blinking patterns of the normal system code and dtcs 11 and 21 are shown below.
Toyota RAV4. Check dtc (when not using intelligent tester)

  • Dtcs are explained in the "diagnostic trouble code chart" (see page bc-57).
  1. After completing the check, disconnect sst from terminals 13 (tc) and 4 (cg) of the dlc3, and turn the ignition switch off.
Hint:
  • If 2 or more malfunctions are detected at the same time, the lowest numbered dtc is displayed first.
  1. Clear dtc (when not using intelligent tester)
Toyota RAV4. Clear dtc (when not using intelligent tester)

  1. Using sst, connect terminals 13 (tc) and 4 (cg) of the dlc3.
Sst 09843-18040
  1. Turn the ignition switch on.
Toyota RAV4. Clear dtc (when not using intelligent tester)

  1. Clear the dtcs stored in the skid control ecu by depressing the brake pedal 8 times or more within 5 seconds.
  2. Check that the abs and vsc warning lights come on.
  3. Remove sst from the terminals of the dlc3.
  4. Turn the ignition switch off.
Hint:

Clearing the dtcs cannot be performed by removing the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal or the ecu-ig1 fuse.

  1. End of dtc check/clear
  2. Turn the ignition switch on.
  3. Check that the abs and vsc warning lights go off within approximately 3 seconds.
  4. Turn the ignition switch off.

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