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− DIAGNOSTICSENGINE
DI−49
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
2 Check for oxygen sensor data.
PREPARATION:
(a) Connect the OBDII scan tool or TOYOTA hand−held tester to the DLC3.
(b) Warm up engine to normal operating temperature.
CHECK:
Read the oxygen sensor output voltage and short−term fuel trim.
RESULT:
PatternOxygen sensor output voltageShort−term fuel trim
1Lean condition (Changes at 0.55 V or less)Changes at about +20 %
2Rich condition (Changes at 0.35 V or more)Changes at about −20 %
3Except 1 and 2
3 Check for oxygen sensor
(See page DI−42).
1, 2
3 Check fuel pressure (See page SF−5).
NG Check and repair fuel pump, pressure regulator,
fuel pipe line and filter (See page SF−1).
OK
4 Check injector injection (See page SF−21).
NG Replace injector.
OK
5 Check manifold absolute pressure sensor and engine coolant temp. sensor
(See page DI−21, DI−29).
NG Repair or replace.
OK
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− DIAGNOSTICSENGINE
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1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
DTC P0300 Random / Multiple Cylinder Misfire
Detected
DTC P0301 Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
DTC P0302 Cylinder 2 Misfire Detected
DTC P0303 Cylinder 3 Misfire Detected
DTC P0304 Cylinder 4 Misfire Detected
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
Misfire: The ECM uses the crankshaft position sensor and camshaft position sensor to monitor changes in
the crankshaft rotation for each cylinder.
The ECM counts the number of times the engine speed change rate indicates that misfire has occurred. And
when the misfire rate equals or exceeds the count indicating that the engine condition has deteriorated, the
MIL lights up.
If the misfire rate is high enough and the driving conditions will cause catalyst overheating, the MIL blinks
when misfiring occurs.
DTC No.DTC Detecting ConditionTrouble Area
P0300Misfiring of random cylinder is detected during any particular
200 or 1,000 revolutionsIgnition system
Injector
Fuel line pressure
EGR
Compression pressure
Valve clearance not to specification
Valve timing
Manifold absolute pressure sensor
Engine coolant temp. sensor
P0301
P0302
P0303
P0304
For any particular 200 revolutions of the engine, misfiring is
detected which can cause catalyst overheating
(This causes MIL to blink)
For any particular 1,000 revolutions of the engine, misfiring is
detected which causes a deterioration in emissions
(2 trip detection logic)
HINT:
When the 2 or more codes for a misfiring cylinder are recorded repeatedly but no Random Misfire code is
recorded, it indicates that the misfires were detected and recorded at different times.
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DI−54
− DIAGNOSTICSENGINE
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
3 Check injector resistance of misfiring cylinder (See page SF−21).
NG Replace injector.
OK
Check for open and short in harness and con-
nector between injector and ECM (See page
IN−30).
4 Check fuel pressure (See page SF−5).
NG Check and repair fuel pomp, pressure regulator,
fuel pipe line and filter (See page SF−1).
OK
5 Check injector injection (See page SF−21).
NG Replace injector.
OK
6 Check EGR system (See page SF−45).
NG Repair EGR system.
OK
7 Check manifold absolute pressure sensor and engine coolant temp. sensor (See
page DI−21, DI−29).
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(2) (1)
(5)
S00043
ECM
VSV
for EVAP
Fuel Tank
Charcoal CanisterVSV for Vapor
Pressure SensorVapor Pressure
Sensor
(4)
(3) DI−76
− DIAGNOSTICSENGINE
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
DTC P0440 Evaporative Emission Control System
Malfunction
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The vapor pressure sensor and VSV for vapor pressure sensor are used to detect abnormalities in the evap-
orative emission control system.
The ECM decides whether there is an abnormality in the evaporative emission control system based on the
vapor pressure sensor signal.
DTC P0440 is recorded by the ECM when evaporative emissions leak from the components within the dotted
line in fig. 1 below, or when the vapor pressure sensor malfunctions.
DTC No.DTC Detecting ConditionTrouble Area
P0440
The fuel tank pressure is atmospheric pressure after the ve-
hicle is driven for 20 min.
(2 trip detection logic)
Vapor pressure sensor
Fuel tank cap incorrectly installed
Fuel tank cap cracked or damaged
Vacuum hose cracked, holed, blocked, damaged or discon-
nected ( (1) or (2) in fig. 1 ) ( (3) in fig. 1 )
Fuel tank cranked, holed or damaged
Charcoal canister cracked, holed or damaged
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S02388
6
66
6 3
15
2
1J 1E21J/B No.1 From
BatteryVaper Pressure Sensor
E5
E5
E5
E4
E58 229
7 1
EA1
B−R
B−O
11Fuse Block
From
IG SwitchVSV
(for Vapor
Pressure Sensor) VSV
(for EVAP)VC
PTNK
E2
EVP
TPCE01
E01 5V ECM
E1
B−R
1P
2 1
B−R BRL−Y Y
1 2 3
R/B No.6
2
B−R
W−B2
EA 10
IGN R−W
EFI Main Relay
R−W A
A
W−B
J1 Junction
Connector B−O
− DIAGNOSTICSENGINE
DI−77
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
WIRING DIAGRAM
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
HINT:
If DTC P0441, P0446 or P0450 is output after DTC P0440, first troubleshoot DTC P0441, P0446 or
P0450. If no malfunction is detected, troubleshoot DTC P0440 next.
Ask the customer whether, after the MIL came on, the customer found the fuel tank cap loose and tight-
ened it. Also ask the customer whether the fuel tank cap was loose when refuelling.
If the fuel tank cap was loose, it was the cause of the DTC. If the fuel tank cap was not loose or if the
customer was not sure if it was loose, troubleshoot according to the following procedure.
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1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
5 Check the filler neck for damage.
PREPARATION:
Remove the fuel tank cap.
CHECK:
Visually inspect the filler neck for damage.
NG Replace the filler neck.
OK
6 Check the vacuum hoses between vapor pressure sensor and VSV for vapor
pressure sensor, and VSV for vapor pressure sensor and charcoal canister.
CHECK:
(a) Check that the vacuum hose is connected correctly.
(b) Check the vacuum hose for looseness and disconnection.
(c) Check the vacuum hose for cracks, hole and damage.
NG Repair or replace.
OK
7 Check the hose and tube between fuel tank and charcoal canister.
CHECK:
(a) Check for proper connection of the fuel tank and fuel evap pipe (See page SF−1), fuel evap pipe and
fuel tube under the floor, fuel tube under the floor and charcoal canister.
(b) Check the hose and tube for cracks, hole and damage.
NG Repair or replace.
OK
8 Check the charcoal canister for cracks, hole and damage (See page EC−5).
NG Replace charcoal canister.
OK
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S00048
Pressure
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1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
NG Repair or replace harness or connector.
OK
Replace vapor pressure senor.
12 Check the fuel tank for cracks and damage.
PREPARATION:
(a) Disconnect the vacuum hose from charcoal canister.
(b) Correctly install the fuel tank cap.
(c) Apply a pressure of 5 kPa (0.05 kgf/cm
2, 0.71 psi) to the
fuel tank.
CHECK:
Check whether the pressure is maintained after 1 minute.
OK:
Pressure applied to the fuel tank is maintained.
NG Replace fuel tank.
OK
It is likely that the vehicle user did not properly close the fuel tank cap. Please explain to the cus-
tomer how to properly install the fuel tank cap.
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S00044
ECM
VSV
for EVAP
Fuel Tank Charcoal CanisterVSV for Vapor
Pressure SensorVapor Pressure
Sensor
fig.1 (5)(4)(1)
(2)
(3) (6)
DI−82
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1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
DTC P0441 Evaporative Emission Control System
Incorrect Purge Flow
DTC P0446 Evaporative Emission Control System Vent
Control Malfunction
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The vapor pressure sensor and VSV for vapor pressure sensor are used to detect abnormalities in the evap-
orative emission control system.
The ECM decides whether there is an abnormality in the evaporative emission control system based on the
vapor pressure sensor signal.
DTC P0441 and P0446 are recorded by the ECM when evaporative emissions leak from the components
within the dotted line in fig. 1 below, or when there is a malfunction in either the VSV for EVAP, the VSV for
vapor pressure sensor, or in the vapor pressure sensor itself.
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