Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2003 Toyota RAV4 Base, FWD, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Service Data
Service Data-SFI
| Fuel pressure regulator | Fuel pressure | 304 - 343 kPa (3.1 - 3.5 kgf/cm2 , 44 - 50 psi) | |
| Engine stoped | 147 kPa (1.5 kgf/cm2 , 21 psi) or more | ||
| Fuel pump | Resistance | at 20°C (68°F) | 0.2 - 3.0 Ω |
| Injector | Resistance | at 20°C (68°F) | 13.4 - 14.2 Ω |
| Injection volume | 53 - 65 cm3 (3.6 - 4.5 cu in.) per 15 sec. | ||
| Difference between each cylinder | 6 cm3 (0.9 cu in.) or less | ||
| Fuel leakage | 1 drop or loss per 12 min. | ||
| MAF meter | Resistance | at -20°C (-4°F) | 13.6 - 18.4 kΩ |
| at 20°C (68°F) | 2.21 - 2.69 kΩ | ||
| at 60°C (140°F) | 0.49 - 0.67 kΩ | ||
| Throttle position sensor | Clearance between stop screw and lever | ||
| 0 mm (0 in.) | VTA - E2 | 0.2 - 5.7 kΩ | |
| Throttle valve fully open | VTA - E2 | 2.0 - 10.2 kΩ | |
| VC - E2 | 2.5 - 5.9 kΩ | ||
| Camshaft timing OCV | Resistance | at 20°C (68°F) | 6.9 - 7.9 Ω |
| VSV for EVAP | Resistance | at 20°C (68°F) | 30 - 34 Ω |
| VSV for CCV | Resistance | at 20°C (68°F) | 25 - 30 Ω |
| VSV for pressure switching valve | Resistance | at 20°C (68°F) | 30 - 36 Ω |
| ECT sensor | Resistance | at -20°C (-4°F) | 10 - 20 kΩ |
| at 0°C (32°F) | 4 - 7 kΩ | ||
| at 20°C (68°F) | 2 - 3 kΩ | ||
| at 40°C (104°F) | 0.9 - 1.3 kΩ | ||
| at 60°C (140°F) | 0.4 - 0.7 kΩ | ||
| at 80°C (176°F) | 0.2 - 0.4 kΩ | ||
| Vapor pressure sensor | Power source voltage | 4.5 - 5.5 V | |
| A/F sensor | Heater coil resistance | at 20°C (68°F) | 0.8 - 1.4 Ω |
| at 800°C (1,472°F) | 1.8 - 3.2 Ω | ||
| Heated oxygen sensor | Heater coil resistance | at 20°C (68°F) | 11 - 16 Ω |
| at 800°C (1,472°F) | 23 - 32 Ω | ||
| Fuel cut rpm | Fuel return rpm | 1,400 rpm | |
Factory Service Tools
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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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