2001 Toyota RAV4 Base, FWD, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

System Tests: Notes

NOTE: Before proceeding with any system test, ensure proper trouble shooting procedure was performed. See TROUBLE SHOOTING PROCEDURE  under TROUBLE SHOOTING. If all systems are not operating, perform TEST NO. 34: PASSENGER'S SIDE JUNCTION BLOCK ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT DOES NOT OPERATE  to verify operation of passenger's side Junction Block (J/B) Electronic Control Unit (ECU).
SYMPTOM INDEX

System & Symptom Test To Be Performed
Ignition Switch & Key Unlock Warning Switch System 
Ignition Switch Does Not Operate In Each Position Test No. 1 
Key Unlock Warning System Buzzer Does Not Sound Test No. 2 
Headlight & Taillight System 
Headlights Do Not Operate But Taillights Operate Test No. 3 
Headlights & Taillights Do Not Operate Test No. 4 
Only One Headlight Does Not Operate Test No. 5 
All Low Beam Headlights Do Not Operate Test No. 6 
Only One Low Beam Headlight Does Not Operate Test No. 7 
All High Beam Headlights Do Not Operate Test No. 6 
Only One High Beam Headlight Does Not Operate Test No. 7 
Flash High Beam Headlight Feature Does Not Operate Test No. 8 
Headlight On Warning System Does Not Operate Test No. 9 
Headlights Do Not Operate With Headlight Control Switch In HEADLIGHT Position Test No. 10 
Headlights Do Not Shut Off With Headlight Control Switch In OFF Position Test No. 10 
Taillights Do Not Operate With Headlight Control Switch In TAIL Position Test No. 11 
Taillights Do Not Shut Off With Headlight Control Switch In OFF Position Test No. 11 
Interior Lighting System 
Only One Interior Light Does Not Operate Test No. 12 
All Interior Lights Do Not Operate Test No. 13 
Interior Light At Center Of Headliner Does Not Operate Test No. 14 
Illuminated Entry System Does Not Operate Test No. 15 
Front Personal Light At Front Of Headliner Does Not Operate Test No. 16 
Luggage Compartment Light At Rear Of Headliner Does Not Operate Test No. 17 
Instrument Panel 
Driver's Seat Belt Warning Light Does Not Operate Test No. 18 
Open Door Warning Light Does Not Operate Test No. 19 
Power Window Control System 
All Power Windows Will Not Operate Test No. 20 
Auto Up Or Down Function For Driver's Side Front Door Power Window Does Not Operate (1) Test No. 21 
Only One Power Window Does Not Operate Test No. 22 
Power Window Lock System Does Not Operate (2) Test No. 23 
Power Door Lock Control System 
Power Door Lock Does Not Operate On Any Door Test No. 24 
Power Door Locks May Not Be Locked Or Unlocked When Using Power Door Lock Control Switch Test No. 25 
Power Door Locks May Not Be Locked Or Unlocked When Using Power Door Lock Control Switch Or The Key Test No. 26 
Power Door Locks May Not Be Locked Or Unlocked When Using The Key Test No. 27 
Two-Operation Unlock Function Does Not Operate (3) Test No. 27 
Key Confinement Prevention Function Does Not Operate (4) Test No. 28 
Power Door Lock Does Not Operate Only On One Door Test No. 29 
Keyless Entry System 
All Functions Of Keyless Entry System Does Not Operate Test No. 30 
Lock Or Unlock Function Does Not Operate Test No. 31 
Automatic Lock Function Does Not Operate Even If Any Door Is Opened Within 30 Seconds After All Doors Are Unlocked By Keyless Entry System (5) Test No. 32 
Panic Switch Operates Headlights & Taillights, But Horn Does Not Operate Test No. 33 
Various Operations 
Passenger's Side Junction Block Electronic Control Unit Does Not Operate Test No. 34 
(1) Auto up or down function controls automatic operation of power window. When power window switch is pushed completely downward and then released, or pulled completely upward and then released, the power window will fully open or close. Auto up or down function may also be referred to as the one touch power window system.
(2) Power window lock system prevents all passenger power windows from operating when window lock switch is depressed. Window lock switch is located on power window master switch on driver's side front door. See Figure.
(3) Two-operation unlock function unlocks all side doors and back (rear liftgate) door. When using the key and turning driver's side front door lock once, only driver's side front door will unlock. Turning driver's side front door lock twice in succession will unlock remaining side doors and the back (rear liftgate) door.
(4) Key confinement prevention function prevents the doors from being locked if ignition key is in the ignition lock cylinder.
(5) Automatic lock function allows 30 seconds to open the door once the door is unlocked with the keyless entry remote transmitter or the door will be locked again.
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