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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2020RAV4 XLE, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 21 (POWER BACK DOOR SYSTEM - DIAGNOSTIC CODES & SYMPTOM TESTS)
2020 Toyota RAV4 XLE, AWD
Section 21 (Power Back Door System - Diagnostic Codes & Symptom Tests)
2020 Toyota RAV4 XLE, AWDSECTION Section 21 (Power Back Door System - Diagnostic Codes & Symptom Tests)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2025 Toyota RAV4 and 2024 Toyota RAV4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Power Back Door System
- VEHICLE CONTROL HISTORY (RoB) [10/2023 - ]
- DTC B2204-9E: Kick Sensor Stuck ON [10/2023 - ]
- DTC B2220-49: Back Door Motor Internal Electronic Failure [10/2023 - ]
- DTC B2226-31: PBD Unit Pulse Sensor LH Circuit No Signal [10/2023 - ]
- DTC B2227-31: PBD Unit Pulse Sensor RH Circuit No Signal [10/2023 - ]
- DTC B222A-13: PBD Touch Sensor LH Circuit Circuit Open [10/2023 - ]
- DTC B222B-13: PBD Touch Sensor RH Circuit Circuit Open [10/2023 - ]
- DTC B2250-01: Back Door Closer General Electrical Failure [10/2023 - ]
- DTC B2251-01: Back Door Closer Switch General Electrical Failure [10/2023 - 11/2024]
- DTC B2251-01: Back Door Closer Switch General Electrical Failure [11/2024 - ]
- DTC U0101-87: Lost Communication with TCM Missing Message; DTC U0129-87: Lost Communication With Brake System Control Module Missing Message; DTC U0140-87: Lost Communication with Body Control Module Missing Message; DTC U0155-87: Lost Communication with Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Control Module Missing Message; DTC U0168-87: Lost Communication with Vehicle Security Control Module Missing Message; DTC U1117-87: Lost Communication with Accessory Gateway Missing Message [10/2023 - ]
- Back Door Closer does not Operate [10/2023 - ]
- Power Back Door cannot be Operated Using Any Switch [10/2023 - 11/2024]
- Power Back Door cannot be Operated Using Any Switch [11/2024 - ]
- Power Back Door does not Operate Using Cabin Switch [10/2023 - 11/2024]
- Power Back Door does not Operate Using Cabin Switch [11/2024 - ]
- Power Back Door does not Operate Using Outside Switch [10/2023 - ]
- Power Back Door Warning System does not Operate [10/2023 - ]
- Jam Protection Function Activates During Power Back Door Operation [10/2023 - ]
- Power Back Door cannot be Operated Using Kick Sensor [10/2023 - ]
- Power Back Door cannot be Operated Frequently [10/2023 - ]
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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.