1996 TOYOTA RAV4 fuel

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1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
(b) TOYOTA Enhanced Signals
TOYOTA hand−held tester displayMeasurement ItemNormal Condition *
MISFIRE RPMEngine RPM for first misfire rangeMisfire 0: 0 RPM
MISFIRE LOADEngine load for first misfire rangeMisfire 0: 9 g/r
INJECTORFuel injection time for cylinder No.1Idling: 1.9 − 3.3 ms
IAC DUTY RATIOIntake Air Control Valve Duty Ratio Opening
ratio rotary solenoid type IAC valveIdling: 25 − 60 %
STARTER SIGStarter SignalCranking: ON
A/C SIGA/C Switch SignalA/C ON: ON
PNP SWPark / Neutral Position Switch SignalP or N position: ON
ELCTRCL LOAD SIGElectrical Load SignalDefogger S/W ON: ON
STOP LIGHT SWStop Light Switch SignalStop light switch ON: ON
FC IDLFuel Cut Idle: Fuel cut when throttle valve fully
closed, during decelerationFuel cut operating: ON
FC TAUFuel Cut TAU: Fuel cut during very light loadFuel cut operating: ON
CYL#1
CYL#2
CYL#3
CYL#4
Abnormal revolution variation for each cylinder0 %
IGNITIONTotal number of ignitions for every 1,000
revolutions0 − 2,000
EGR SYSTEMEGR system operating conditionIdling: OFF
FUEL PUMPFuel Pump SignalIdling: ON
EVAP (PURGE) VSVEVAP VSV SignalVSV operating: ON
VAPOR PRESS VSVVapor Pressure VSV SignalVSV operating: ON
A/C CUT SIGA/C Cut SignalA/C S/W OFF: ON
TOTAL FT B1Total Fuel Trim Bank 1: Average value for fuel
trim system of bank 1Idling: 0.8 − 1.2
O2 LR B1, S1
Oxygen Sensor Lean Rich Bank 1, Sensor 1
Response time for oxygen sensor output to
switch from lean to rich.
Idling after warned up: 0 − 1,000 msec.
O2 RL B1, S1
Oxygen Sensor Rich Lean Bank 1, Sensor 1
Response time for oxygen sensor output to
switch from rich to lean.
Idling after warned up: 0 − 1,000 msec.
*: If conditions are specifically stated for ”Idling” , it means the shift lever is at N or P Position, the A/C switch
is OFF and all accessory switches are OFF.

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− DIAGNOSTICSENGINE
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART
HINT:
Parameters listed in the chart may not be exactly the same as your reading due to the type of instrument
or other factors.
If a malfunction code is displayed during the DTC check in check mode, check the circuit for that code listed
in the table below, for details of each code, turn to the page referred to under the ”See page” for the respec-
tive ”DTC No.” in the DTC chart.
SAE DEFINED
DTC No.
(See Page)Detection ItemTrouble AreaMILMemory
P0105
(DI−21)
Manifold Absolute
Pressure / Barometric
Pressure Circuit
MalfunctionOpen or short in Manifold absolute pressure sensor circuit
Manifold absolute pressure sensor
ECM
 *1
P0106
(DI−24)
Manifold Absolute
Pressure / Barometric
Pressure Circuit
Ranger / Performance
Problem
Manifold absolute pressure sensor *1
P0110
(DI−25)Intake Air Temp. Circuit
MalfunctionOpen or short in take air temp. sensor circuit
Intake air temp. sensor
ECM
 *1
P0115
(DI−29)Engine Coolant Temp. Circuit
MalfunctionOpen or short in engine coolant temp. sensor circuit
Engine coolant temp. sensor
ECM
 *1
P0116
(DI−33)Engine Coolant Temp. Circuit
Range / Performance ProblemEngine coolant temp. sensor
Cooling system *1
P0120
(DI−34)Throttle / Pedal Position
Sensor / Switch ”A” Circuit
MalfunctionOpen or short in throttle position sensor circuit
Throttle position sensor
ECM
 *1
P0121
(DI−38)Throttle / Pedal Position
Sensor / Switch ”A” Circuit
Range / Performance Problem
Throttle position sensor *1
P0125
(DI−39)Insufficient Coolant Temp. for
Closed Loop Fuel ControlOpen or short in oxygen sensor circuit
Oxygen sensor *1
P0130
(DI−42)Oxygen Sensor Circuit Malfunc-
tion
(Bank 1 Sensor 1)Oxygen sensor
Fuel trim malfunction *1
P0133
(DI−45)Oxygen Sensor Circuit Slow
Response
(Bank 1 Sensor 1)
Oxygen sensor *1
P0136
(DI−46)Oxygen Sensor Circuit
Malfunction
(Bank 1 Sensor 2)
Oxygen sensor *1
P0171
(DI−48)System too Lean
(Fuel Trim)
Air Intake (hose loose)
Fuel line pressure
Injector blockage
Oxygen sensor malfunction
Manifold absolute pressure sensor
Engine coolant temp. sensor
 *1
*1: MIL lights up

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1996 RAV4 (RM447U) DTC No.
(See Page)
Detection ItemTrouble AreaMILMemory
P0172
(DI−48)System too Rich
(Fuel Trim)
Fuel line pressure
Injector blockage, leak
Oxygen sensor malfunction
Manifold absolute pressure sensor
Engine coolant temp. sensor
 *1
P0300
(DI−51)Random / Multiple
Cylinder Misfire DetectedIgnition system
Injector
Fuel line pressure
EGR
Compression pressure
Valve clearance not to specification
Valve timing
Manifold absolute pressure sensor
Engine coolant temp. sensor
 *2P0301
P0302
P0303
P0304
(DI−51)Misfire Detected
− Cylinder 1
− Cylinder 2
− Cylinder 3
− Cylinder 4
P0325
(DI−56)Knock Sensor 1 Circuit
MalfunctionOpen or short in knock sensor 1 circuit
Knock sensor 1 (looseness)
ECM
 *1
P0335
(DI−59)Crankshaft Position Sensor
”A” Circuit Malfunction
Open or short in crankshaft position sensor circuit
Crankshaft position sensor
Starter
ECM
 *1
P0336
(DI−62)Camshaft Position Sensor
Circuit Range / PerformanceDistributor
ECM malfunction (for back up) *1
P0340
(DI−63)Camshaft Position Sensor
Circuit Malfunction
Open or short in camshaft position sensor circuit
Camshaft position sensor
Starter
ECM
 *1
P0401
(DI−65)Exhaust Gas Recirculation
Flow Insufficient Detected
EGR valve stuck close
Open or short in VSV circuit for EGR
Vacuum or EGR hose disconnected
Manifold absolute pressure sensor
EGR VSV open or close malfunction
ECM
 *1
P0402
(DI−71)Exhaust Gas Recirculation
Flow Excessive Detected
EGR valve stuck open
Vacuum or EGR hose is connected to wrong post
Manifold absolute pressure sensor
ECM
 *1
P0420
(DI−73)Catalyst System Efficiency
Below ThresholdThree−way catalytic converter
Open or short in oxygen sensor circuit
Oxygen sensor
 *1
P0440
(DI−76)Evaporative Emission Control
System Malfunction
Vapor pressure sensor
Fuel tank cap incorrectly installed
Fuel tank cap cracked or damaged
Vacuum hose cracked, holed, blocked, damaged or
disconnected
Hose or tube cracked, holed, damaged or loose
Fuel tank cracked, holed, or damaged
Charcoal canister cracked, holed or damaged
 *1
*1: MIL lights up
*
2: MIL lights up or blinking

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− DIAGNOSTICSENGINE
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
When the malfunction code is not confirmed the DTC check and the problem still can not be confirmed in
the basic inspection, then proceed to this step and perform troubleshooting according to the numbered order
given in the table below.
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
Does not start (Engine does not crank1. Starter and starter relayST Section
Does not start (No combustion)
1. ECM power source circuit
2. Fuel pump control circuit
3. Engine control module (ECM)DI−11 3
DI−11 6
IN−30
Does not start (No complete combustion)1. Fuel pump control circuitDI−11 6
Difficult to start (Engine cranks normally)1. Fuel pump control circuit
2. CompressionDI−11 6
EM−3
Difficult to start (Cold engine)1. Starter signal circuit
2. Fuel pump control circuitDI−105
DI−11 6
Difficult to start (Hot engine)1. Starter signal circuit
2. Fuel pump control circuitDI−105
DI−11 6
Poor idling (High engine idle speed)1. A/C signal circuit
2. ECM power source circuitAC−64
DI−11 3
Poor idling (Low engine idle speed)1. A/C signal circuit
2. Fuel pump control circuitAC−64
DI−11 6
Poor idling (Rough idling)1. Compression
2. Fuel pump control circuitEM−3
DI−11 6
Poor idling (Hunting)1. ECM power source circuit
2. Fuel pump control circuitDI−11 3
DI−11 6
Poor Driveability (Hesitation / Poor acceleration)
1. Fuel pump control circuit
2. A/T faulty
3. A/C cut control circuitDI−11 6
DI−141
DI−122
Poor Driveability (Surging)1. Fuel pump control circuitDI−11 6
Engine stall (Soon after starting)1. Fuel pump control circuitDI−11 6
Engine stall (During A/C operation)1. A/C signal circuit
2. Engine control module (ECM)AC−64
IN−30

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P01242
(V)
(3.96)
3.6
2.4
1.2
150 450 750 (840)mmHg
20
60
100(112)
Manifold Absolute PressurekPa
Output Voltage
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1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
CIRCUIT INSPECTION
DTC P0105 Manifold Absolute Pressure / Barometric
Pressure Circuit Malfunction
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
By a built−in sensor unit, the manifold absolute pressure sensor
detects the intake manifold pressure as a voltage. The ECM
then determines the basic injection duration and basic injection
advance angle based on this voltage. Since the manifold abso-
lute pressure sensor does not use the atmospheric pressure as
a criterion, but senses the absolute pressure inside the intake
manifold (the pressure in proportion to the present absolute
vacuum 0) , it is not influenced by fluctuations in the atmospher-
ic pressure due to high altitude and other factors. This permits
it to control the air−fuel ratio at the proper lever under all condi-
tions.
DTC No.DTC Detecting ConditionTrouble Area
P0105Open or short manifold absolute pressure sensor circuit
Open or short in manifold absolute pressure sensor circuit
Manifold absolute pressure sensor
ECM
If the ECM detects DTC ”P0105” it operates the fail safe function, keeping the ignition timing and injection
volume constant and making it possible to drive the vehicle.
HINT:
After confirming DTC P0105 use the OBDII scan tool or TOYOTA hand−held tester to confirm the manifold
absolute pressure from ”CURRENT DATA”.
Manifold Absolute PressureMalfunction
0 kpaPIM circuit short
130 kpa or more
VC circuit open or short
PIM circuit open
E2 circuit open

FI4741
20 30
10
5
3
2
0.1 0.2 0.3 0.51
−20
(−4) 0
(32) 20
(68) 40
(104) 60
(140) 80
(176)100
(212)
Temperature °C (°F) Acceptable
Resistance (Ω)
(fig. 1)
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1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
DTC P0110 Intake Air Temp. Circuit Malfunction
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The intake air temp. sensor is built into the air cleaner cap and
senses the intake air temperature.
A thermistor built in the sensor changes the resistance value
according to the intake air temperature.
The lower the intake air temperature, the greater the thermistor
resistance value, and the higher the intake air temperature, the
lower the thermistor resistance value (See Fig. 1.).
The intake air temperature sensor is connected to the ECM
(See next page). The 5 V power source voltage in the ECM is
applied to the intake air temperature sensor from the terminal
THA via a resistor R.
That is , the resistor R and the intake air temperature sensor are
connected in series. When the resistance value of the intake air
temperature sensor changes in accordance with changes in the
intake air temperature, the potential at terminal THA also
changes. Based on this signal, the ECM increases the fuel in-
jection volume to improve driveability during cold engine opera-
tion.
If the ECM detects the DTC ”P0110”, it operates the fail safe
function in which the intake air temperature is assumed to be
20°C (68°F).
Intake Air Temp.
°C (°F)Resistance
(kΩ)Voltage
(V)
−20 (−4)16.24.3
0 (32)5.93.4
20 (68)2.52.4
40 (104)1.11.4
60 (140)0.60.9
80 (176)0.30.5
100 (212)0.20.3
DTC No.DTC Detecting ConditionTrouble Area
P0110Open or short in intake air temp. sensor circuit
Open or short in intake air temp. sensor circuit
Intake air temp. sensor
ECM
HINT:
After confirming DTC P0110 use the OBDII scan tool or TOYOTA hand−held tester to confirm the intake air
temperature from ”CURRENT DATA”.
Temperature DisplayedMalfunction
− 40°C (− 40°F)Open circuit
140°C (284°F) or moreShort circuit
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P24296
Throtttle Position
SensorECM
VC
VTA
E2 DI−34
− DIAGNOSTICSENGINE
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
DTC P0120 Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch ”A”
Circuit Malfunction
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The throttle position sensor is mounted in the throttle body and
detects the throttle valve opening angle. When the throttle valve
is fully closed, a voltage of approximately 0.3 V − 0.8 V is ap-
plied to terminal VTA of the ECM. The voltage applied to the ter-
minal VTA of the ECM increases in proportion to the opening
angle of the throttle valve and becomes approximately 3.2 − 4.9
V when the throttle valve is fully opened. The ECM judges the
vehicle driving conditions from this signal input from terminal
VTA, and uses them as one of the conditions for deciding the
air−fuel ration correction, power increases correction and fuel−
cut control etc.
DTC No.DTC Detecting ConditionTrouble Area
P0120
Condition (a) or (b) continues
(a) VTA < 0.1 V
(b) VTA > 4.9 VOpen or short in throttle position sensor circuit
Throttle position sensor
ECM
HINT:
After confirming DTC P0120 use the OBDII scan tool or TOYOTA hand−held tester to confirm the throttle
valve opening percentage.
Throttle Valve opening position expressed as percentageTrouble AreaThrottle Valve fully closedThrottle Valve fully open
0 %0 %VC line open
VTA line open or short
100 %100 %E2 line open
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FI6606FI7210A06619
Atmosphere
Flange
Platinum Electrode
Solid Electrolyte
(Zirconia Element)
Platinum Electrode
Coating (Ceramic)
Richer−air Fuel Ratio−Leaner Ideal Air−Fuel Mixture
Output Voltage
Cover
Exhaust Gas
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1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
DTC P0125 Insufficient Coolant Temp. for Closed Loop
Fuel Control
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
To obtain a high purification rate for the CO, HC and NOx components of the exhaust gas, a three−way cata-
lytic converter is used, but for the most efficient use of the three−way catalytic converter, the air−fuel ratio
must be precisely controlled so that it is always close to the stoichiometric air−fuel ratio.
The oxygen sensor has the characteristic whereby its output voltage changes suddenly in the vicinity of the
stoichiometric air−fuel ratio. This characteristic is used to detect the oxygen concentration in the exhaust
gas and provide feedback to the computer for control of the air−fuel ratio.
When the air−fuel ratio becomes LEAN, the oxygen concentration in the exhaust increases and the oxygen
sensor informs the ECM of the LEAN condition (small electromotive force: 0 V).
When the air−fuel ratio is RICHER than the stoichiometric air−fuel ratio the oxygen concentration in the ex-
haust gas is reduced and the oxygen sensor informs the ECM of the RICH condition (large electromotive
force: 1 V).
The ECM judges by the electromotive force from the oxygen sensor whether the air−fuel ratio is RICH or
LEAN and controls the injection time accordingly. However, if malfunction of the oxygen sensor causes out-
put of abnormal electromotive force, the ECM is unable to perform accurate air−fuel ratio control.
DTC No.DTC Detecting ConditionTrouble Area
P0125
After the engine is warmed up, oxygen sensor output does not
indicate RICH even once when conditions (a), (b), and (c)
continue for at least 1.5 minutes
(a) Engine speed: 1,500 rpm or more
(b) Vehicle speed: 40 ∼ 100 km/h (25 ∼ 62 mph)
(c) Throttle valve does not fully closed
Open or short in oxygen sensor circuit
oxygen sensor
HINT:
After confirming DTC P0125 use the OBDII scan tool or TOYOTA hand−held tester to confirm voltage output
of oxygen sensor from ”CURRENT DATA”.
If voltage output of oxygen sensor is 0 V, oxygen sensor circuit may be open or short.
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