FixVault

How To Proceed With Troubleshooting

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Toyota RAV4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

HINT:

  1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP 
  2. INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE 

    Standard voltage: 

    11 to 14 V 

    If the voltage is below 11 V, recharge or replace the battery before proceeding.

  3. CHECK COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM* 
    1. Use the intelligent tester (with CAN VIM) to check if the CAN Communication System is functioning normally.

      Result: 

      RESULT REFERENCE

      Result Proceed to
      CAN DTC is not output A
      CAN DTC is output B

    B: Go to  CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 

    A: Go TO NEXT STEP. 

  4. CHECK INDICATOR LIGHT 
  5. CHECK DTC* 
    1. Check for a DTC and note any codes that are output.
    2. Delete the DTC.
    3. Recheck for DTCs, and try to prompt the DTC by simulating the original activity that the DTC suggests.

      Result 

      RESULT REFERENCE

      Result Proceed to
      DTC does not reoccur A
      DTC reoccurs B

    B: Go to step   8 

    A: Go TO NEXT STEP. 

  6. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 

    Result 

    PROBLEM SYMPTOMS

    Result Proceed to
    Fault is not listed in problem symptoms table A
    Fault is listed in problem symptoms table B

    B: Go to step   8 

    A: Go TO NEXT STEP. 

  7. OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING* 
    1. TERMINALS OF ECM 
    2. DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST 
  8. REPAIR OR REPLACE 
  9. CONFIRMATION TEST 

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