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How To Proceed With Troubleshooting

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Toyota RAV4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

HINT:

Use these procedures to troubleshoot the engine immobilizer system.

*: Use the Techstream.

  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. CRANK ENGINE FOR MORE THAN 10 SECONDS 
  4. CHECK FOR DTC* 
    1. Check for DTCs and make a note of any codes that are output (see DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM ).
    2. Clear the DTC.
    3. Recheck for DTCs. Based on the DTC output above, try to cause the output of the same SFI system DTC or engine immobilizer system DTC by simulating the original activity indicated by the DTC.

      Result: 

      RESULT REFERENCE

      Result Proceed to
      DTC output does not reoccur A
      SFI system DTC output reoccurs B
      Engine immobilizer system DTC output reoccurs C

    B: Go to: SFI SYSTEM 

    For 2AZ-FE, see SFI SYSTEM

    For 2GR-FE, see SFI SYSTEM

    D: Go to step   7 

    A: Go TO NEXT STEP. 

  5. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 

    Result: 

    RESULT REFERENCE

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

    B: Go to step   7 

    A: Go TO NEXT STEP. 

  6. OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING* 
    1. See DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST 
    2. See TERMINALS OF ECU 
    3. See INSPECTION 
  7. ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE 
  8. CONFIRMATION TEST 

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