How To Proceed With Troubleshooting [02/2019 - 12/2021]: 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 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 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.

    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. INSPECT COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM* 
    1. Using the Techstream, check for CAN communication system DTCs.

      Refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [02/2019 - 10/2019] , or refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [10/2019 - 06/2020] , or refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [06/2020 - 08/2020] , or refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [08/2020 - 12/2021]

      Result

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

    Result: 

    GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [02/2019 - ] 

    Result: 

    See step  5

  5. CHECK FOR DTC* (SFI SYSTEM) 
    1. Check for DTCs.

      Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes 

      Result

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

    Result: 

    GO TO SFI SYSTEM. Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [11/2018 - 08/2020]  , or refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [08/2020 - 12/2021] 

    Result: 

    See step  6

  6. CHECK FOR DTC* (GRILLE SHUTTER SYSTEM) 
    1. Check for DTCs.

      Body Electrical > Grille Shutter > Trouble Codes 

      Result

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

    Result: 

    GO TO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART. Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [02/2019 - 12/2021]  

    Result: 

    See step  7

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

      Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [02/2019 - 12/2021] 

      Result

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

    Result: 

    See step  9

    Result: 

    See step  8

  8. OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING* 
    1. Terminals of ECU

      Refer to TERMINALS OF ECU [02/2019 - 12/2021] 

    2. Data List / Active Test

      Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [02/2019 - 12/2021] 

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  9

  9. ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE 

    Result

    Proceed to
    NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  10

  10. CHECK FOR DTC* (GRILLE SHUTTER SYSTEM) 
    1. Clear the DTCs.

      Body Electrical > Grille Shutter > Clear DTCs 

    2. Check for DTCs.

      Body Electrical > Grille Shutter > Trouble Codes 

      Result

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

    Result: 

    END 

    Result: 

    GO TO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART. Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [02/2019 - 12/2021]  

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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.