Brake control

Traction control switch (for 2wd)

6steps
~36min
2/5difficulty
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Components
Toyota RAV4. Traction control switch (for 2wd)

Removal
  1. Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal
Caution: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
  1. Remove traction control switch (auto lsd switch)
Toyota RAV4. Remove traction control switch (auto lsd switch)

  1. Detach the 2 claws and remove the switch.
Inspection
  1. Check traction control switch (auto lsd switch)
  2. Measure the resistance of the switch.
    Toyota RAV4. Check traction control switch (auto lsd switch)

Standard resistance

If the result is not as specified, replace the switch.

  1. Check illumination operation.
  2. Connect the battery's positive (+) lead to terminal 5 and negative (-) lead to terminal 4.
Then check that the bulb illuminates. Ok: bulb illuminates.

If the result is not as specified, replace the switch.

Installation
  1. Install traction control switch (auto lsd switch)
Toyota RAV4. Install traction control switch (auto lsd switch)

  1. Attach the 2 claws to install the switch.
  2. Connect cable to negative battery terminal

Test yourself

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