How To Proceed With Troubleshooting [08/2020 - ]: 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 
    1. Confirm problem symptoms.

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

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

      Standard voltage

      11 to 14 V

      HINT: 

      • A simple method to determine whether the auxiliary battery is discharged is to operate the horn.
      • If the voltage is below 11 V, recharge or replace the auxiliary battery before proceeding.
    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

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

      OK

      CAN communication system is functioning normally.

      HINT: 

      Result

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      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 

    for Gasoline Model:

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

    for HV Model:

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

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  5

  5. SRS WARNING LIGHT CHECK 
    1. Proceed to Operation System.

      Refer to OPERATION CHECK [08/2020 - ] 

      Result

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  6. CHECK DTC* 
    1. Check for DTCs.

      Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [08/2020 - ] 

      Body Electrical > SRS Airbag > Trouble Codes 

      OK

      DTCs are not output.

      Result

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      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    GO TO PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 

    Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [08/2020 - ] 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  7

  7. DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART 
    1. Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart.

      Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [08/2020 - ] 

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  8. CIRCUIT INSPECTION* 

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  9. REPAIR 

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  10. CLEAR DTC* 
    1. Clear the DTCs stored in memory.

      Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [08/2020 - ] 

      Body Electrical > SRS Airbag > Clear DTCs 

      Result

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    Result: 

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  11. CHECK DTC* 
    1. Check for DTCs.

      Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [08/2020 - ] 

      Body Electrical > SRS Airbag > Trouble Codes 

      OK

      DTCs are not output.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  13

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  12

  12. USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK 

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

    Result

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    Result: 

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  13. IDENTIFICATION OF PROBLEM 

    Result

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    Result: 

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  14. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT 

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  15. CONFIRMATION TEST 

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    Result: 

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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.