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2000 Toyota RAV4 2-Door 2WD L4-2.0L (3S-FE)FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Starter Signal Circuit
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
When the engine is cranked, the intake air flow is slow, so fuel vaporization is poor. A rich mixture is therefore necessary in order to achieve good startability. While the engine is being cranked, the battery positive voltage is applied to terminal STA of the ECM. The starter signal is mainly used to increase the fuel injection volume for the starting injection control and after-start injection control.
WIRING DIAGRAM
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
HINT: This diagnostic chart is based on the premise that the engine is cranked normally. If the engine is not cranked, proceed to Diagnosis by Symptom.
TOYOTA hand-held tester:
OBD II scan tool (excluding TOYOTA hand-held tester):
When the engine is cranked, the intake air flow is slow, so fuel vaporization is poor. A rich mixture is therefore necessary in order to achieve good startability. While the engine is being cranked, the battery positive voltage is applied to terminal STA of the ECM. The starter signal is mainly used to increase the fuel injection volume for the starting injection control and after-start injection control.
WIRING DIAGRAM
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
HINT: This diagnostic chart is based on the premise that the engine is cranked normally. If the engine is not cranked, proceed to Diagnosis by Symptom.
Step 1:
Step 2:
TOYOTA hand-held tester:
Step 1:
Step 2:
OBD II scan tool (excluding TOYOTA hand-held tester):
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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