How To Proceed With Troubleshooting [11/2024 - ]: Procedure

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

    Result

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    Result: 

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    See step  2

  2. CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS AND SYMPTOM CHECK 

    Result

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    Result: 

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    See step  3

  3. INSPECT AUXILIARY BATTERY VOLTAGE 
    1. Measure the auxiliary battery voltage with ignition switch off.

      Standard voltage

      11 to 14 V

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

      Result

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    Result: 

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    See step  4

  4. INSPECT CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM* 
    1. Use the Techstream to check if the CAN communication system is functioning normally.
      1. for HV Model:

        Refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [11/2024 - ]

      2. for Gasoline Model:

        Refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [11/2024 - ]

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      CAN communication system DTCs are not output A
      CAN communication system DTCs are output B

    Result: 

    GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 

    for HV Model:

    Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [02/2019 - ]

    for Gasoline Model:

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

    Result: 

    See step  5

  5. CHECK FOR VEHICLE CONTROL HISTORY* (FRONT RECOGNITION CAMERA (FRONT LIGHTING CONTROL)) 

    HINT: 

    Refer to Vehicle Control History.

    Refer to VEHICLE CONTROL HISTORY [11/2024 - ]

    1. Check for vehicle control history and note any codes that are output.

      Body Electrical > Front Recognition Camera (Front Lighting Control) > Utility 

      Tester Display
      Vehicle Control History (RoB)

      Body Electrical > Main Body > Utility 

      Tester Display
      Vehicle Control History (RoB)

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      No vehicle control history is output A
      Vehicle control history is output B

    Result: 

    GO TO VEHICLE CONTROL HISTORY 

    Refer to VEHICLE CONTROL HISTORY [11/2024 - ]

    Result: 

    See step  6

  6. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 
    1. 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  7

  7. OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING* 
    1. Data List / Active Test

      Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [11/2024 - ] 

    2. Terminals of ECU

      Refer to TERMINALS OF ECU [12/2021 - ] 

    3. Inspection

      Result

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    Result: 

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    See step  8

  8. ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE 

    Result

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    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  9

  9. CONFIRMATION TEST 

    Result

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    Result: 

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    END 

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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.