How To Proceed With Troubleshooting [06/2020 - ]: Procedure

2020 Toyota RAV4 XLE, AWDSECTION Procedure
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  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 Whether the problem occurs at a specific location
      Under what conditions? Whether the doors were locked or unlocked, whether the ignition switch was ON, whether the hybrid control system was starting
      How did it happen? Problem symptoms

    Result

    Proceed to
    NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  3

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

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  4

  4. CHECK FOR DTC* (HYBRID VEHICLE CONTROL ECU ASSEMBLY) 
    1. Check for DTCs and note any codes that are output.

      Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [02/2019 - ] 

      Powertrain > Hybrid Control > Trouble Codes 

      HINT: 

      Before checking for DTCs, perform the "DTC Output Confirmation Operation" of each diagnostic procedure.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTCs are not output A
      Hybrid control system DTCs are output B
      Immobiliser system DTCs are output (w/o Smart Key System) C

    Result: 

    GO TO HYBRID CONTROL SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART) 

    for AWD with NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERY:

    Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [06/2020 - 12/2021] , or refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [12/2021 - 11/2024] , or refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [11/2024 - ]

    for LITHIUM-ION BATTERY:

    Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [06/2020 - 12/2021] , or refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [12/2021 - 11/2024] , or refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [11/2024 - ]

    Result: 

    GO TO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART 

    Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [02/2019 - ] 

    Result: 

    See step  5

  5. CHECK FOR DTC* (TRANSPONDER KEY ECU ASSEMBLY) 
    1. Check for DTCs and note any codes that are output.

      Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [02/2019 - ] 

      Body Electrical > Immobiliser > Trouble Codes 

      HINT: 

      Before checking for DTCs, perform the "DTC Output Confirmation Operation" of each diagnostic procedure.

      Result

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

    Result: 

    GO TO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART 

    Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [02/2019 - ] 

    Result: 

    See step  6

  6. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 
    1. Refer to Problem Symptoms Table.

      Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [02/2019 - ] 

      Result

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

    Result: 

    See step  8

    Result: 

    See step  7

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

      Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [02/2019 - 10/2022] , or refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [10/2022 - 10/2023] , or refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [10/2023 - 11/2024] , or refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [11/2024 - ] 

    2. Terminals of ECU.

      Refer to TERMINALS OF ECU [02/2019 - ] 

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  8

  8. REPAIR OR REPLACE 

    HINT: 

    If the transponder key ECU assembly, hybrid vehicle control ECU assembly or door control transmitter assembly is replaced, refer to the Registration.

    Refer to REGISTRATION [02/2019 - 10/2022] , or refer to REGISTRATION [10/2022 - ] 

    Result

    Proceed to
    NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  9

  9. CHECK FOR DTC* 
    1. Clear the DTCs.

      Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [02/2019 - ] 

      Body Electrical > Immobiliser > Clear DTCs 

      Powertrain > Hybrid Control > Clear DTCs 

    2. Check for DTCs.

      Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [02/2019 - ] 

      Body Electrical > Immobiliser > Trouble Codes 

      Powertrain > Hybrid Control > Trouble Codes 

      HINT: 

      Before checking for DTCs, perform the "DTC Output Confirmation Operation" of each diagnostic procedure.

      Result

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

    Result: 

    END 

    Result: 

    GO TO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART 

    Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [02/2019 - ] 

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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.
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