How To Proceed With Troubleshooting [12/2021 - ]: Procedure

2020 Toyota RAV4 XLE, AWDSECTION Procedure
  1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP 

    Result

    Proceed to
    NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  2

  2. CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS 

    HINT: 

    • In troubleshooting, confirm that the problem symptoms have been accurately identified. Preconceptions should be discarded in order to make an accurate judgment. To clearly understand what the problem symptoms are, it is extremely important to ask the customer about the problem and the conditions at the time the malfunction occurred.
    • Gather as much information as possible for reference. Past problems that seem unrelated may also help in some cases.
    • The following 5 items are important points for problem analysis:
      What Vehicle model, system name
      When Date, time, occurrence frequency
      Where Road conditions
      Under what conditions? Driving conditions, weather conditions
      How did it happen? Problem symptoms

    Result

    Proceed to
    NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  3

  3. PRE-CHECK 
    1. Measure the battery voltage.

      HINT: 

      If the voltage is below 11 V, recharge or replace the battery before proceeding to the next step.

      Standard Voltage

      11 to 14 V (Ignition switch off)

    2. Check the fuses and relays.
    3. Check the connector connections and terminals to make sure that there are no abnormalities such as loose connections, deformation, etc.

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  4

  4. CHECK FOR DTCs (HEALTH CHECK)* 
    1. Using the Techstream, perform a health check.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      System DTCs other than DTCs related to the dynamic radar cruise control system (Radar Cruise1) and dynamic radar cruise control system (Radar Cruise 2) are not output. A
      System DTCs other than DTCs related to the dynamic radar cruise control system (Radar Cruise1) and dynamic radar cruise control system (Radar Cruise 2) are output. B

    Result: 

    GO TO  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [12/2021 - ])  DTC CHART 

    Result: 

    See step  5

  5. CHECK MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY 
    1. Check if a warning message is displayed on the multi-information display in the combination meter assembly.

      HINT: 

      If more than one message is displayed, perform each inspection in the order of A, B and C.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      "Cruise Control Malfunction Visit Your Dealer" is displayed. A
      One of the following warning messages is displayed:
      • "Radar Cruise Control Unavailable See Owner's Manual"
      • "Radar Cruise Control Unavailable"
      B
      No dynamic radar cruise control system warnings are displayed. C

    Result: 

    See step  8

    Result: 

    See step  11

    Result: 

    See step  6

  6. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM* 
    1. Using the Techstream, check that the CAN communication system is functioning normally.

      Refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [12/2021 - 10/2022] , or refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [10/2022 - 10/2023] , or refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [10/2023 - 11/2024] , or refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [11/2024 - ]

      CAN Bus Check 

      OK

      CAN communication system is functioning normally.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 

    Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [11/2018 - ]

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  7

  7. CHECK FOR DTCs* 
    1. Check for DTCs.

      Powertrain > Radar Cruise1 > Trouble Codes 

      Powertrain > Radar Cruise2 > Trouble Codes 

    2. Make a note of any DTCs that are output.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTCs are not output A
      DTCs are output B

    Result: 

    See step  10

    Result: 

    See step  8

  8. CHECK VEHICLE CONTROL HISTORY* 
    1. Using the Techstream, check for vehicle control history.

      Powertrain > Radar Cruise2 > Utility 

      Tester Display
      Vehicle Control History (RoB)
    2. Record any vehicle control history that is output.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Vehicle control history is not output A
      Vehicle control history X2013, X2015, X2022, X2026 or X2028 is output B
      Vehicle control history other than X2013, X2015, X2022, X2026 or X2028 is output C

    Result: 

    GO TO SYMPTOM SIMULATION 

    Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [11/2018 - ]

    Result: 

    GO TO VEHICLE CONTROL HISTORY 

    Refer to VEHICLE CONTROL HISTORY [12/2021 - ]

    Result: 

    See step  9

  9. RECONFIRM VEHICLE CONTROL HISTORY* 
    1. Using the Techstream, clear the vehicle control history.

      Powertrain > Radar Cruise2 > Utility 

      Tester Display
      Vehicle Control History (RoB)
    2. Recheck for vehicle control history.

      Powertrain > Radar Cruise2 > Utility 

      Tester Display
      Vehicle Control History (RoB)

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Vehicle control history is not output A
      Vehicle control history is output B

    Result: 

    GO TO SYMPTOM SIMULATION 

    Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [11/2018 - ]

    Result: 

    GO TO VEHICLE CONTROL HISTORY 

    Refer to VEHICLE CONTROL HISTORY [12/2021 - ]

  10. RECONFIRM DTCs* 
    1. Clear the DTCs.

      Powertrain > Radar Cruise1 > Clear DTCs 

      Powertrain > Radar Cruise2 > Clear DTCs 

    2. Reproduce the vehicle conditions that were present when the DTCs that were noted were stored.

      HINT: 

      Refer to each corresponding DTC for details on the detection conditions.

      Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [12/2021 - ] 

    3. Recheck for DTCs.
      1. Attempt to duplicate the malfunction and check if the DTCs are output again.

        Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [12/2021 - ] 

        Powertrain > Radar Cruise1 > Trouble Codes 

        Powertrain > Radar Cruise2 > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTCs are not output A
      DTCs are output B

    Result: 

    GO TO SYMPTOM SIMULATION 

    Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [11/2018 - ]

    Result: 

    GO TO  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [12/2021 - ]  

  11. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 

    HINT: 

    Refer to Problem Symptoms Table.

    Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [12/2021 - ] 

    Result

    Result Proceed to
    Fault is not listed in Problem Symptoms Table A
    Fault is listed in Problem Symptoms Table B

    Result: 

    GO TO PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 

    Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [12/2021 - ] 

    Result: 

    See step  12

  12. INSPECT MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR ASSEMBLY (BEAM AXIS MISALIGNMENT READING)* 
    NOTE:

    Before checking for millimeter wave radar sensor beam axis misalignment, make sure that the radiator grille and front bumper are correctly installed and have not been damaged or modified.

    1. Adjust the reflector height.

      Triangle Target: Refer to TARGET ADJUSTMENT (TRIANGLE TARGET) [12/2021 - ]

      Flat Surface Target: Refer to TARGET ADJUSTMENT (FLAT SURFACE TARGET) [12/2021 - ]

    2. Place the reflector.

      Triangle Target: Refer to TARGET ADJUSTMENT (TRIANGLE TARGET) [12/2021 - ]

      Flat Surface Target: Refer to TARGET ADJUSTMENT (FLAT SURFACE TARGET) [12/2021 - ]

    3. Using the Techstream, check the amount of misalignment.

      Body Electrical > Front Radar Sensor > Utility 

      Tester Display
      Front Beam Axis Misalignment Reading

      Standard

      Vertical Direction -5 to 5 deg.
      Horizontal Direction -0.6 to 0.6 deg.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      The beam axis values are within specification A
      The beam axis values are not within specification B

    Result: 

    GO TO SYMPTOM SIMULATION 

    Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [11/2018 - ]

    Result: 

    ADJUST MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR ASSEMBLY 

    Triangle Target: Refer to TARGET ADJUSTMENT (TRIANGLE TARGET) [12/2021 - ]

    Flat Surface Target: Refer to TARGET ADJUSTMENT (FLAT SURFACE TARGET) [12/2021 - ]

    Driving Adjustment: Refer to DRIVING ADJUSTMENT [12/2021 - ]

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