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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2008RAV4 4WD V6-3.5L (2GR-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISLIGHTING AND HORNSTESTING AND INSPECTIONCOMPONENT TESTS AND GENERAL DIAGNOSTICSDOOR COURTESY SWITCH CIRCUIT
2008 Toyota RAV4 4WD V6-3.5L (2GR-FE)
Door Courtesy Switch Circuit
2008 Toyota RAV4 4WD V6-3.5L (2GR-FE)SECTION Door Courtesy Switch Circuit
LIGHTING: LIGHTING SYSTEM: Door Courtesy Switch Circuit
Door Courtesy Switch Circuit
DESCRIPTION
The main body ECU detects the condition of the door courtesy switch.
WIRING DIAGRAM
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
PROCEDURE
1. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM
(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
(b) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(c) Turn the Techstream on.
(d) Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Main Body / Data List.
(e) Read the display on the Techstream.
Main Body (Main Body ECU)
OK:
Condition sign can be displayed.
OK -- PROCEED TO NEXT CIRCUIT INSPECTION SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
NG -- Continue to next step.
2. INSPECT COURTESY LIGHT SWITCH
(a) Remove the door courtesy light switch.
(b) Measure the resistance of the switch.
Standard resistance:
Front LH, Front RH, Rear LH, Rear RH, Back Door
NG -- REPLACE DOOR COURTESY LIGHT SWITCH
OK -- Continue to next step.
3. CHECK WIRE HARNESS (MAIN BODY ECU - COURTESY LIGHT SWITCH)
(a) Connect the courtesy light switch.
(b) Disconnect the IA, IC and ID instrument panel junction block connectors.
(c) Disconnect the E15 main body ECU connector.
(d) Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connectors.
Standard resistance:
Front door LH
Front door RH
Rear door RH
Rear door LH
Back door
NG -- REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR
OK -- REPLACE INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK (MAIN BODY ECU)
RENDER: 1.0x
NO RELATED
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.