1996 TOYOTA RAV4 coolant

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− DIAGNOSTICSENGINE
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
7. ENGINE OPERATING CONDITION
NOTICE:
The value given below for ”Normal Condition” are representative values, so a vehicle may still be
normal even it its value varies from those listed here. So do not decide whether a part is faulty or not
solely according to the ”Normal Condition” here.
(a) CARB Mandated Signals
TOYOTA hand−held tester displayMeasurement ItemNormal Condition *
FUEL SYS #1
Fuel System Bank 1
OPEN: Air−fuel ratio feedback stopped
CLOSED: Air−fuel ratio feedback operating
Idling after warning up: CLOSED
CALC LOAD
Calculator Load:
Current intake air volume as a proportion of max.
intake air volumeIdling: 20.7 − 48.4 %
Racing without load (2,500 rpm) : 17.7 − 45.3 %
COOLANT TEMPEngine Coolant Temperature Sensor ValueAfter warning up: 80 − 95°C (176 − 203°F)
SHORT FT #1Short−term Fuel Trim Bank 10 ± 20 %
LONG FT #1Long−term Fuel Trim Bank 10 ± 20 %
ENGINE SPDEngine SpeedIdling: 700 ± 50 rpm
VEHICLE SPDVehicle SpeedVehicle Stopped: 0 km/h (0 mph)
IGN ADVANCEIgnition Advance
Ignition Timing of Cylinder No.1Idling: BTDC 0 − 10°
INTAKE AIRIntake Air Temperature Sensor ValueEquivalent to Ambient Temp.
MAPAbsolute Pressure Inside Intake ManifoldIdling: 21 − 49 kPa
Racing without load (2,500 rpm): 17 − 46 kPa
THROTTLE POS
Voltage Output of Throttle Position Sensor
Calculated as a Percentage
0V → 0 %, 5V → 100 %Throttle Fully Closed: 6 − 16 %
Throttle Fully Open: 64 − 98 %
O2S B1, S1Voltage Output of Oxygen Sensor
Bnak 1,Sensor 1Idling : 0.1 − 0.9 V
O2FT B1, S1Oxygen Sensor Fuel Trim Bank 1, Sensor 1
(Same as SHORT FT #1)0 ± 20 %
O2S B1, S2Voltage Output of Oxygen Sensor
Bank 1, Sensor 2Driving 50 km/h (31 mph): 0.1 − 0.9 V
*: If no 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

DI3ZA−02
A07400
E4E5E6 DI−18
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1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
TERMINALS OF ECM
Symbols (Terminals No.)Wiring ColorConditionSTD Voltage (V)
BATT (E6−1) − E1 (E4−14)R−W ↔ BRAlways9 ∼ 14
+B (E6−12) − E1 (E4−14)B−R ↔ BRIG switch ON9 ∼ 14
VC (E5−1) − E2 (E5−9)Y ↔ BRIG switch ON4.5 ∼ 5.5
VTA (E5−11) − E2 (E5−9)L−R ↔ BR
IG switch ON
Throttle valve fully closed.0.3 ∼ 0.8
IG switch ON
Throttle valve fully open.3.2 ∼ 4.9
PIM (E5−2) − E2 (E5−9)LG−R ↔ BR
IG switch ON3.3 ∼ 3.9
Apply vacuum 26.7 kpa
(200 mmHg, 7.9 in. Hg)2.5 ∼ 3.1
THA (E5−3) − E2 (E5−9)Y−B ↔ BRIdling, Intake air temp. 20°C (68°F)0.5 ∼ 3.4
THW (E5−4) − E2 (E5−9)W ↔ BRIdling, Engine coolant temp. 80°C (176°F)0.2 ∼ 1.0
STA (E6−11) − E1 (E4−14)B−W (M/T) ↔ BRCranking6.0 or more
STA (E6−11) − E1 (E4−14)B (A/T) ↔ BRCranking6.0 or more
#10 (E4−12) − E01 (E4−13)B−R ↔ BR
IG switch ON9 ∼ 14
IdlingPulse generation
(See page DI−51)
#20 (E4−11) − E01 (E4−13)B−Y ↔ BR
IG switch ON9 ∼ 14
IdlingPulse generation
(See page DI−51)
#30 (E4−25) − E01 (E4−13)B−R ↔ BR
IG switch ON9 ∼ 14
IdlingPulse generation
(See page DI−51)
#40 (E4−24) − E01 (E4−13)B−Y ↔ BR
IG switch ON9 ∼ 14
IdlingPulse generation
(See page DI−51)
IGT (E4−20) − E1 (E4−14)B ↔ BRIdlingPulse generation
(See page DI−100)
IGF (E4−3) − E1 (E4−14)L−Y ↔ BR
IG switch ON
Disconnect igniter connector4.5 ∼ 5.5
IdlingPulse generation
(See page DI−100)
G (E4−5) − NE (E4−14)B ↔ GIdlingPulse generation
(See page DI−59)
NE (E4−4) − NE (E4−17)R ↔ GIdlingPulse generation
(See page DI−59)

P19745
Intake Air Temp. Sensor
Y−B
BRE5
E5E2 THAR5V
E1 93ECM
2
1
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− DIAGNOSTICSENGINE
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
WIRING DIAGRAM
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
HINT:
If DTC ”P0105” (Manifold Absolute Pressure / Barometric Pressure Circuit Malfunction), ”P0110” (Intake Air
Temp. Circuit Malfunction), ”P0115” (Engine Coolant Temp. Circuit Malfunction), ”P0120” (Throttle / Pedal
Position Sensor / Switch ”A” Circuit Malfunction) are output simultaneously, E2 (sensor ground) may be
open.
1 Connect the OBDII scan tool or TOYOTA hand−held tester, and read value of
intake air temperature.
PREPARATION:
(a) Connect the OBDII scan tool or TOYOTA hand−held tester to the DLC3.
(b) Turn ignition switch ON and OBDII scan tool or TOYOTA hand−held tester main switch ON.
CHECK:
Read temperature value on the OBDII scan tool or TOYOTA hand−held tester.
OK:
Same as actual intake air temperature.
HINT:
If there is open circuit, OBDII scan tool or TOYOTA hand−held tester indicates − 40°C (− 40°F).
If there is short circuit, OBDII scan tool or TOYOTA hand−held tester indicates 140°C (284°F) or more.
NG− 40°C (− 40°F) .... Go to step 2.
140°C (284°F) .... Go to step 4.
OK
Check for intermittent problems.
(See page DI−3).

P19746
Engine Coolant Temp. Sensor
W
BRE5
E5E2THW5V
E1 94ECM
2
1
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1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
DTC P0115 Engine Coolant Temp. Circuit Malfunction
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
A thermistor built into the engine coolant temperature sensor changes the resistance value according to the
engine coolant temperature.
The structure of the sensor and connection to the ECM is the same as in the intake air temp. circuit malfunc-
tion shown on page DI−25.
If the ECM detects the DTC P0115, it operates the fail safe function in which the engine coolant temp. is
assumed to be 80°C (176°F).
DTC No.DTC Detecting ConditionTrouble Area
P0115Open or short in engine coolant temp. sensor circuit
Open or short in engine coolant temp. sensor circuit
Engine coolant temp. sensor
ECM
HINT:
After confirming DTC P0115 use the OBDII scan tool or TOYOTA hand−held tester to confirm the engine
coolant temperature from ”CURRENT DATA”.
Temperature DisplayedMalfunction
− 40°C (− 40°F)Open circuit
140°C (284°F) or moreShort circuit
WIRING DIAGRAM
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
HINT:
If DTC ”P0105” (Manifold Absolute Pressure / Barometric Pressure Circuit Malfunction), ”P0110” (Intake Air
Temp. Circuit Malfunction), ”P0115” (Engine Coolant Temp. Circuit Malfunction), ”P0120” (Throttle / Pedal
Position Sensor / Switch ”A” Circuit Malfunction) are output simultaneously, E2 (sensor ground) may be
open.
DI3ZF−01

A00395
Engine Coolant
Temp. Sensor
E5
E2
THW
5V
94ECM
E5E1
1 2
ON
DI−30
− DIAGNOSTICSENGINE
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
1 Connect the OBDII scan tool or TOYOTA hand−held tester, and read value of en-
gine coolant temperature.
PREPARATION:
(a) Connect the OBDII scan tool or TOYOTA hand−held tester to the DLC3.
(b) Turn ignition switch ON and OBDII scan tool or TOYOTA hand−held tester main switch ON.
CHECK:
Read temperature value on the OBDII scan tool or TOYOTA hand−held tester.
OK:
Same as actual engine coolant temperature.
HINT:
If there is open circuit, OBDII scan tool or TOYOTA hand−held tester indicates − 40°C (− 40°F).
If there is short circuit, OBDII scan tool or TOYOTA hand−held tester indicates 140°C (284°F) or more.
NG− 40°C (− 40°F) .... Go to step 2.
140°C (284°F) or more .... Go to step 4.
OK
Check for intermittent problems
(See page DI−3).
2 Check for open in harness or ECM.
PREPARATION:
(a) Disconnect the engine coolant temp. sensor connector.
(b) Connect sensor wire harness terminals together.
(c) Turn ignition switch ON.
CHECK:
Read temperature value on the OBDII scan tool or TOYOTA
hand−held tester.
OK:
Temperature value: 140°C (284°F) or more.
OK Confirm good connection at sensor. If OK,
replace engine coolant temp. sensor.
NG

A00396
Engine Coolant
Temp. Sensor
E5E2
THW
5V
94ECM
E5
E1
12
ON
THWE2
A00397
Engine Coolant
Temp. Sensor
E5E2
THW
5V
94ECM
E5
E1
ON
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1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
3 Check for open in harness or ECM.
PREPARATION:
(a) Remove side trim cover. (See page SF−61).
(b) Connect between terminals THW and E2 of ECM connec-
tor.
HINT:
Engine coolant temp. sensor connector is disconnected. Be-
fore checking, do a visual and contact pressure check for the
ECM connector (See page IN−30).
(c) Turn ignition switch ON.
CHECK:
Read temperature value on the OBDII scan tool or TOYOTA
hand−held tester.
OK:
Temperature value: 140°C (284°F) or more
OK Open in harness between terminals E2 or THW,
repair or replace harness.
NG
Confirm good connection at ECM.
If OK, replace ECM.
4 Check for short in harness and ECM.
PREPARATION:
(a) Disconnect the engine coolant temp. sensor connector.
(b) Turn ignition switch ON.
CHECK:
Read temperature value on the OBDII scan tool or TOYOTA
hand−held tester.
OK:
Temperature value : − 40°C (− 40°F)
OK Replace engine coolant temp. sensor.
NG