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2008 Toyota RAV4 Limited, 2.4 D, FWD

Operation Check

2008 Toyota RAV4 Limited, 2.4 D, FWDSECTION Operation Check
  1. CHECK WINDOW LOCK SWITCH 
    1. Check that the passenger side power window and rear windows cannot be operated when the window lock switch of the power window regulator master switch is pressed.

      OK: 

      Passenger side power window and rear windows operation is disabled. 

      Fig 1: Identifying Window Lock Switch
      G05586438Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Check that the passenger side power window can be operated when the window lock switch is pressed again.

      OK: 

      Passenger side power window and rear windows can be operated. 

  2. CHECK MANUAL UP / DOWN FUNCTION 
    1. Check that the driver side power window operates as follows:

      OK 

      MASTER SWITCH OPERATION - DRIVER SIDE POWER WINDOW

      Condition Master Switch Switch Operation Power Window
      Ignition switch ON Driver side Pulled halfway up UP (Closes)
      Pushed halfway down DOWN (Opens)
    2. Check that the passenger side and rear power windows operate as follows:

      OK 

      MASTER SWITCH OPERATION - PASSENGER SIDE POWER WINDOW

      Condition Regulator Switch Switch Operation Power Window
      • Ignition switch ON
      • Window lock switch off
      		 Passenger side Pulled up UP (Closes)
      Pushed down DOWN (Opens)
      Rear LH side Pulled up UP (Closes)
      Pushed down DOWN (Opens)
      Rear RH side Pulled up UP (Closes)
      Pushed down DOWN (Opens)
  3. CHECK AUTO UP / DOWN FUNCTION 
    1. Check that the driver side power window operates as follows:

      OK 

      MASTER SWITCH OPERATION - DRIVER SIDE POWER WINDOW

      Condition Master Switch Switch Operation Power Window
      Ignition switch ON Driver side Pulled up (One touch operation) AUTO UP (Closes)
      Pushed down (One touch operation) AUTO DOWN (Opens)
  4. CHECK REMOTE MANUAL UP/DOWN FUNCTION 
    1. Check that the passenger side and rear power windows operate as follows:

      OK 

      MASTER SWITCH OPERATION - PASSENGER SIDE POWER WINDOW

      Condition Master Switch Switch Operation Power Window
      • Ignition switch ON
      • Window lock switch off
      		 Passenger side Pulled up UP (Closes)
      Pushed down DOWN (Opens)
      Rear LH side Pulled up UP (Closes)
      Pushed down DOWN (Opens)
      Rear RH side Pulled up UP (Closes)
      Pushed down DOWN (Opens)
  5. CHECK POWER WINDOW OPERATION FUNCTION AFTER IGNITION SWITCH IS TURNED OFF (DRIVER DOOR POWER WINDOW) 
    1. Check that the driver door power window can be operated with the power window regulator master switch after the ignition switch is turned off.
    2. Check that the key-off operation function does not operate after either the driver door or front passenger door is opened.
    3. Check that the driver door power window cannot be operated after more than approximately 45 seconds have elapsed since the ignition switch was turned off.
  6. CHECK JAM PROTECTION FUNCTION (DRIVER DOOR POWER WINDOW) 
    1. Check the basic function.
      CAUTION:
      • The jam protection function is operative during both the AUTO UP and MANUAL UP operation.
      • Do not put your fingers between the door frame and door glass to check functions. Also, prevent any parts of your body from being caught during inspection.
        Fig 2: Placing Thick Book Between Door Frame And Door Glass
        G05314971Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT:

      The jam protection function is operative during both the AUTO UP and MANUAL UP operation while the engine runs or the ignition switch is ON, and also after the key is removed from the key cylinder.

      1. Fully open the driver door power window.
      2. Set a thick book wrapped with a shop rag or piece of cloth near the power window fully closed position.
      3. Operate the AUTO UP or MANUAL UP function to check that the power window goes down before the book is caught between the window and door frame, and stops when the opening reaches approximately 200 mm(7.87 in.).

        HINT:

        The power window moves down approximately 50 mm(1.97 in.). However, when the opening does not reach 200 mm(7.87 in.), the power window continues to go down until the opening reaches 200 mm(7.87 in.) or until approximately 5 seconds have elapsed.

      4. While the power window is moving down, check that the door glass cannot be moved up even when the power window regulator master switch is used.
  7. CHECK POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MASTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Check the LED illumination.
      1. Check that the LED located on the power window regulator master switch illuminates when the ignition switch is turned ON with the connector connected.
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