1996 TOYOTA RAV4 ECO mode

Q08495
DTC3 DI−130
− DIAGNOSTICSAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A241E)
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
(b) Clear the DTC.
The following actions will erase the DTCs and
freezed frame data.
Operating the OBDII scan tool (complying with SAE
J1978) or TOYOTA hand−held tester to erase the
codes (See the TOYOTA hand−held tester or OBD
II scan tool’s instruction book for operating instruc-
tions.).
NOTICE:
If the TOYOTA hand−held tester switches the ECM from the
normal mode to the check mode or vice−versa, or if the
ignition switch is turned from ON to ACC or OFF during the
check mode, the DTCs and freezed frame data will be
erased.
(c) Inspect the DLC3.
The vehicle’s ECM uses V.P.W. (Variable Pulse Width) for
communication to comply with SAE J1850. The terminal
arrangement of DLC3 complies with SAE J1962 and
matches the V.P.W. format.
Terminal No.Connection/Voltage or ResistanceCondition
2Bus  Line/Pulse generationDuring communication
4Chassis Ground − Body/1 Ω or lessAlways
5Signal Ground − Body/1 Ω or lessAlways
16Battery Positive − Body/9 − 14 V or 1 Ω or lessAlways
HINT:
If your display shows ”UNABLE TO CONNECT TO VEHICLE”
when you have connected the cable of the OBD II scan tool or
TOYOTA hand−held tester to the DLC3, turned the ignition
switch ON and operated the scan tool, there is a problem on the
vehicle side or tool side.
If communication is normal when the tool is connected to
another vehicle, inspect the DLC3 on the original vehicle.
If communication is still not possible when the tool is con-
nected to another vehicle, the problem is probably in the
tool itself, so consult the Service Department listed in the
tool’s instruction manual.

DI40R−02
Vehicle Brought to Workshop
Customer Problem Analysis
Check DTC and Freeze Frame Data (Pre−check)
Record or Print DTC and Freeze Frame Data P.
DI−173
Clear DTC and Freeze Frame Data P. DI−173
Visual Inspection
Setting the Check Mode Diagnosis P.
DI−173
1
Items insideare titles of pages in this manual, with the
page number indicated in the bottom portion. See the indicated
pages for detailed explanations.

Connect the OBD II scan tool or TOYOTA hand−held tester to DLC3.
If your display shows ”UNABLE TO CONNECT TO VEHICLE” when you have connected the
scan tool / TOYOTA hand−held tester, inspect DLC3 P.
DI−173
2
3
4
5
6
Symptom does not occur
Problem Symptom Confirmation8
7Symptom Simulation
P. I N−XXX
Symptom occurs
DTC CheckP. DI−173OK Code11Preliminary Check
P.
DI−173
DTC Chart
P. DI−189Mechanical System Test
P.
DI−173
Manual Shifting Test
P.
DI−173 OK
OK
Chapter 1
(Electronic)Chapter 2
(On−Vehicle)OKChapter 3
(Off−Vehicle)OK Matrix Chart of Problems Symptoms − P. DI−192
Circuit
Inspection O/D Cancel Signal Circuit Check
 Stop Light Signal Check
NG
Parts Inspection
NG
NGNG
Identification of ProblemRepairConfirmation TestEnd
NG
NG
13NG
15 16
17 18 9
10
P. DI−192
P. DI−196 − DI−229 P. DI−172
12
14
P. DI−192P. DI−192
Step 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 15, 18:
Diagnostic steps permitting the use of the TOYOTA
hand−held tester or TOYOTA brake−out−box.
− DIAGNOSTICSAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A540H)
DI−171
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A540H)
HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshoot in accordance with the procedure on the following pages.

Q08848
DI−174
− DIAGNOSTICSAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A540H)
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
The diagnosis system operates in normal mode
during normal vehicle use, and also has a check
mode for technicians to simulate malfunction symp-
toms and perform troubleshooting. Most DTCs use
2 trip detection logic (*) to prevent erroneous detec-
tion. By switching the ECM to check mode when
troubleshooting, the technician can cause the MIL
to light up for a malfunction that is only detected
once or momentarily (TOYOTA hand−held tester)
(See step 3).
*2 trip detection logic:
When a logic malfunction is first detected, the mal-
function is temporarily stored in the ECM memory.
If the same malfunction is detected again during the second test
drive, this second detection causes the MIL to light up.
2. Normal Mode:
INSPECT DIAGNOSIS
(a) Check the MIL.
(1) The MIL comes on when the ignition switch is turned
ON and the engine is not running.
HINT:
If the MIL does not light up, troubleshoot the combination meter
(See page BE−2).
(2) When the engine starts, the MIL should go off. If the
lamp remains on, the diagnosis system has a mal-
function or abnormality in the system.
(b) Check the DTC.
NOTICE:
TOYOTA hand−held tester only:
When the diagnostic system is switched from the normal
mode to the check mode, it erases all DTCs and freezed
frame data recorded in the normal mode. So before switch-
ing modes, always check the DTCs and freezed frame data,
and note them down.
(1) Prepare the OBD II scan tool (complying with SAE
J1978) or TOYOTA hand−held tester.
(2) Connect the OBD II scan tool or TOYOTA hand−
held tester to the DLC3.
(3) Turn the ignition switch ON and turn the OBD II scan
tool or TOYOTA hand−held tester switch ON.
(4) Use the OBD II scan tool or TOYOTA hand−held
tester to check the DTCs and freezed frame data.
Note them down (For operating instructions, see
the OBDII scan tool’s instruction book.).

FI3605
ON
OFF
0.13 sec.
− DIAGNOSTICSAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A540H)
DI−175
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
(5) See page DI−189 to confirm the details of the
DTCs.
NOTICE:
When simulating symptoms with an OBD II scan tool (ex-
cluding TOYOTA hand−held tester) to check the DTCs, use
the normal mode. For codes on the DTC chart subject to ”2
trip detection logic”, turn the ignition switch off after the
symptoms have been simulated for the first time. Then re-
peat the simulation process again. When the program has
been simulated twice, the MIL lights up and the DTCs are
recorded in the ECM.
3. Check Mode:
INSPECT DIAGNOSIS
HINT:
TOYOTA hand−held tester only:
Compared to the normal mode, the check mode has high sens-
ing ability to detect malfunctions.
Furthermore, the same diagnostic items which are detected in
the normal mode can also be detected in the check mode.
(a) Check the DTC.
(1) Initial conditions.
Battery positive voltage 11 V or more.
Throttle valve fully closed
Transaxle in the PARK position
Air conditioning switched off
(2) Prepare the TOYOTA hand−held tester.
(3) Connect the TOYOTA hand−held tester to the
DLC3.
(4) Turn the ignition switch ON and switch the TOYOTA
hand−held tester ON.
(5) Switch the TOYOTA hand−held tester from the nor-
mal mode to the check mode (Check that the MIL
flashes.).
(6) Start the engine (The MIL goes off after the engine
start.).
(7) Simulate the conditions of the malfunction de-
scribed by the customer.
NOTICE:
Leave the ignition switch ON until you have checked the
DTCs, etc.
(8) After simulating the malfunction conditions, use the
TOYOTA hand−held tester diagnosis selector to
check the DTCs and freezed frame data, etc.
HINT:
Take care not to turn the ignition switch OFF. Turning the ignition
switch off switches the diagnosis system from check mode to
normal mode, so all DTCs, etc. are erased.
(9) After checking the DTC, inspect the applicable cir-
cuit.

Q08495
DLC3 DI−176
− DIAGNOSTICSAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A540H)
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
(b) Clear the DTC.
The following actions will erase the DTCs and
freezed frame data.
Operating the OBD II scan tool (complying with SAE
J1978) or TOYOTA hand−held tester to erase the
codes (See the OBD II scan tool’s instruction book
for operating instructions.).
NOTICE:
If the TOYOTA hand−held tester switches the ECM from the
normal mode to the check mode or vice−versa, or if the
ignition switch is turned from ON to ACC or OFF during the
check mode, the DTCs and freezed frame data will be
erased.
(c) Inspect the DLC3.
The vehicle’s ECM uses V.P.W. (Variable Pulse Width) for
communication to comply with SAE J1850. The terminal
arrangement of DLC3 complies with SAE J1962 and
matches the V.P.W. format.
Terminal No.Connection/Voltage or ResistanceCondition
2Bus  Line/Pulse generationDuring communication
4Chassis Ground − Body/1 Ω or lessAlways
5Signal Ground − Body/1 Ω or lessAlways
16Battery Positive − Body/9 − 14 V or 1 Ω or lessAlways
HINT:
If your display shows ”UNABLE TO CONNECT TO VEHICLE”
when you have connected the cable of the OBD II scan tool or
TOYOTA hand−held tester to the DLC3, turned the ignition
switch ON and operated the scan tool, there is a problem on the
vehicle side or tool side.
If communication is normal when the tool is connected to
another vehicle, inspect the DLC3 on the original vehicle.
If communication is still not possible when the tool is con-
nected to another vehicle, the problem is probably in the
tool itself, so consult the Service Department listed in the
tool’s instruction manual.

BR3890
R06980
Short Pin
DLC1
N09348
Interface Box
Harness VehicleTOYOTA
Tester Hand−held
TOYOTA Break−out−box
− DIAGNOSTICSANTI−LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
DI−235
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
(c) Clear the DTC.
(1) Using SST, connect terminals Tc and E1 of the
DLC1.
SST 09843−18020
(2) Disconnect the short pin from the DLC1.
(3) Turn the ignition switch ON.
(4) Clear the DTC stored in ECU by depressing the
brake pedal 8 or more times within 3 seconds (4WD
models) or 5 seconds (2WD models).
(5) Check that the warning light shows the normal
code.
(6) Remove the SST from the terminals of the DLC1.
SST 09843−18020
(7) Connect the short pin to the DLC1.
HINT:
4WD vehicles:
Cancellation can also be done by removing the ECU−B fuse,
but in this case, other memory systems will also canlelled out.
(d) Using TOYOTA break−out−box and TOYOTA hand−held
tester, measure the ECU terminal values.
(1) Turn the ignition switch OFF.
(2) Hook up the TOYOTA hand−held tester and TOYO-
TA break−out−box to the vehicle.
(3) Turn the ignition switch ON.
(4) Read the ECU input / output values by following the
prompts on the tester screen.
HINT:
TOYOTA hand−held tester has a ”Snapshot” function. This re-
cords the measured values and is effective in the diagnosis of
intermittent problems. Please refer to the TOYOTA hand−held
tester / TOYOTA break−out−box operators manual for further
details.

W01941
*2*1
*1: 2WD models
*2: 4WD models
− DIAGNOSTICSANTI−LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
DI−275
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
ABS Warning Light Circuit
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
If the ECU detects trouble, it lights the ABS warning light while at the same time prohibiting ABS control. At
this time, the ECU records a DTC in memory. After removing the short pin of the DLC1, connect terminals
Tc and E1 of the DLC1 to make the ABS warning light blink and output the DTC.
WIRING DIAGRAM
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
Troubleshooting in accordance with the chart below for each trouble symptom.
ABS warning light does not light upGo to step 1
ABS warning light remains onGo to step 3
1 Check ABS warning light.
See combination meter troubleshooting on page BE−2.
NG Replace bulb or combination meter assembly.
OK
DI98X−01

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B
:System Title
:Indicates a Relay Block. No shading is used and only
the Relay Block No. is shown to distinguish it from the
J/B.
Example: Indicates Relay Block No. 1.
:Indicates the connector to be connected to a part (the
numeral indicates the pin No.)
Explanation of pin use.
The pins shown are only for the highest grade, or only
include those in the specification.
:Connector Color
Connectors not indicated are milky white in color.
:( ) is used to indicate different wiring and connector,
etc. when the vehicle model, engine type, or
specification is different.
:Indicates related system.
:Indicates the wiring harness and wiring harness
connector. The wiring harness with male terminal is
shown with arrows ( ).
Outside numerals are pin numbers.
The first letter of the code for each wiring harness and
wiring harness connector(s) indicates the component's
location, e.g., Eº for the Engine Compartment, Iº for the
Instrument Panel and Surrounding area, and Bº for the
Body and Surrounding area.
When more than one code has the first and second
letters in common, followed by numbers (e.g., IH1, IH2),
this indicates the same type of wiring harness and
wiring harness connector.
:Represents a part (all parts are shown in sky blue). The
code is the same as the code used in parts position.
:Junction Block (The number in the circle is the J/B No.
and the connector code is shown beside it). Junction
Blocks are shaded to clearly separate them from other
parts (different junction blocks are shaded differently for
further clarification).
3B indicates
that it is inside
Junction Block
No. 3.
Example::Indicates the wiring color.
Wire colors are indicated by an alphabetical code.
B = Black L = Blue R = Red
BR = Brown LG = Light Green V = Violet
G = Green O = Orange W = White
GR = Gray P = Pink Y = Yellow
The first letter indicates the basic wire color and the
second letter indicates the color of the stripe.
Example: L - Y
(Blue) (Yellow)
:Indicates a wiring Splice Point (Codes are Eº for the
Engine Room, Iº for the Instrument Panel, and Bº for
the Body).
Example:
The Location of Splice Point I 5 is indicated by the
shaded section.
:Page No.
:Indicates a shielded cable.
:Indicates a ground point.
The first letter of the code for each ground point(s)
indicates the component's location, e.g., Eº for the
Engine Compartment, Iº for the Instrument Panel and
Surrounding area, and Bº for the Body and
Surrounding area.
:Indicates the pin number of the connector.
The numbering system is different for female and male
connectors.
Example: Numbered in order
from upper left to
lower rightNumbered in order
from upper right to
lower left
:When 2 parts both use one connector in common, the
parts connector name used in the wire routing section
is shown in square brackets [ ].