1996 TOYOTA RAV4 battery

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1996 RAV4 (RM447U) Terminal No.
Connection / Voltage or ResistanceCondition
2Bus  Line / Pulse generationDuring transmission
4Chassis Ground / ↔ Body Ground 1 Ω or lessAlways
5Signal Ground / ↔ Body Ground 1 Ω or lessAlways
16Battery Positive / ↔ Body Ground 9 ∼ 14VAlways
HINT:
If your display shows ”UNABLE TO CONNECT TO VEHICLE”
when you have connected the cable of the OBDII scan tool or
TOYOTA hand−held tester to DLC3, turned the ignition switch
ON and operated the scan tool, there is a problem on the ve-
hicle side or tool side.
If communication is normal when the tool is connected to
another vehicle, inspect 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.
2. INSPECT DIAGNOSIS (Normal Mode)
(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.
(2) When the engine is started, the MIL should go off.
If the lamp remains on,the diagnosis system has
detected a malfunction or abnormality in the sys-
tem.
(b) Check the DTC.
NOTICE:
TOYOTA hand−held tester only:
When the diagnosis system is switched from normal mode
to check mode, it erases all DTC and freezed frame data re-
corded in normal mode. So before switching modes, al-
ways check the DTC and freezed frame data, and note them
down.
(1) Prepare the OBDII scan tool (complying with SAE
J1978) or TOYOTA hand−held tester.
(2) Connect the OBDII scan tool or TOYOTA hand−
held tester to DLC3 at the lower of the instrument
panel.
(3) Turn the ignition switch ON and turn the OBDII scan
tool or TOYOTA hand−held tester switch ON.
(4) Use the OBDII scan tool or TOYOTA hand−held tes-
ter to check the DTC and freezed frame data, note
them down.
(5) See page DI−14 to confirm the details of the
DTC.

FI3605
ONFlashing
0.13 Seconds OFF
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NOTICE:
When simulating symptoms with an OBDII scan tool (Ex-
cluding TOYOTA hand−held tester) to check the DTC, use
normal mode. For codes on the DTC chart subject to ”2 trip
detection logic”, turn the ignition switch OFF after the
symptom is simulated the first time. Then repeat the simu-
lation process again. When the problem has been simu-
lated twice, the MIL lights up and the DTC are recorded in
the ECM.
3. INSPECT DIAGNOSIS (Check Mode)
HINT:
TOYOTA Hand−Held Tester only:
Compared to the normal mode, the check mode has an in-
creased sensitivity 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.
Transmission in park or neutral position.
Air conditioning switched OFF.
(2) Turn ignition switch OFF.
(3) Prepare the TOYOTA hand−held tester.
(4) Connect the TOYOTA hand−held tester to DLC3 at
the lower of the instrument panel.
(5) Turn the ignition switch ON and push the TOYOTA
hand−held tester main switch ON.
(6) Switch the TOYOTA hand−held tester normal mode
to check mode. (Check that the MIL flashes.)
(7) Start the engine. (The MIL goes out after the engine
starts.)
(8) Simulate the conditions of the malfunction de-
scribed by the customer.
NOTICE:
Leave the ignition switch ON until you have checked the
DTC, etc.
(9) After simulating the malfunction conditions, use the
TOYOTA hand−held tester diagnosis selector to
check the DTC 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 diagnostic codes, etc. are erased.

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(10) After checking the DTC, inspect the applicable cir-
cuit.
(b) Clear the DTC.
The following actions will erase the DTC and freezed
frame data.
(1) Operating the OBDII scan tool (complying with SAE
J1978) or TOYOTA hand−held tester to erase the
codes.
(See the OBDII scan tool’s instruction book for oper-
ating instructions.)
(2) Disconnecting the battery terminals or EFI fuse.
NOTICE:
If the TOYOTA hand−held tester switches the ECM from
normal mode to check mode or vice−versa, or it the ignition
switch is turned from ON to ACC or OFF during check
mode, the DTC and freezed frame data will be erased.
4. FAIL−SAFE CHART
If any of the following codes is recorded, the ECM enters fail−sate mode.
DTC No.Fail−Safe OperationFail−Safe Deactivation Conditions
P0105Ignition timing fixed at 5° BTDCReturned to normal condition
P0110Intake air temp. is fixed at 68°F (20°C)Returned to normal condition
P0115Engine coolant temp. is fixed at 176°F (80°C)Returned to normal condition
P0120VTA is fixed at 0°
The following condition must be repeated at least
2 times consecutively
When closed throttle position switch is ON:
0.1 V  VTA  0.95 V
P0325Max. timing retardationIgnition switch OFF
P1300Fuel cutIGF signal is detected for 1 ignition
5. CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS
TOYOTA hand−held tester only:
By putting the vehicle’s ECM in check mode, 1 trip detection logic possible instead of 2 trip detection logic
and sensitivity to detect open circuit is increased. This makes it easier to detect intermittent problems.
(1) Clear the diagnostic trouble codes (See page DI−3)
(2) Set the check mode (See page DI−3)
(3) Perform a simulation test (See page IN−20)
(4) Check the connector and terminal inspection (See page IN−30)
(5) Visual check and contact pressure (See page IN−30)
(6) Handle the connector (See page IN−30)

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6. BASIC INSPECTION
When the Malfunction code is not confirmed in the DTC check, troubleshooting should be performed in the
order for all possible circuits to be considered as the causes of the problems.
In many cases, by carrying out the basic engine check shown in the following flow chart, the location causing
the problem can be found quickly and efficiently. Therefore, use of this check is essential in engine trouble-
shooting.
1 Is battery positive voltage 11 V or more when engine is stopped?
NO Charge or replace battery.
YES
2 Is engine cranked?
NO Proceed to STARTING and continue to trouble-
shoot.
YES
3 Does engine start?
NO Go to step 7.
YES

S01830
Fuel Inlet Hose
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7 Check fuel pressure.
PREPARATION:
(a) Be sure that enough fuel is in the tank.
(b) Turn ignition switch ON.
(c) Connect the TOYOTA hand−held tester to DLC3 on the
vehicle.
(d) Use ACTIVE TEST mode to operate the fuel pump.
(e) If you have no TOYOTA hand−held tester, connect the
positive (+) and negative (−) leads from the battery to the
fuel pump connector (See page SF−5).
CHECK:
Check for fuel pressure in the inlet hose when it is pinched off.
HINT:
At this time, you will hear a fuel flowing noise.
NG Proceed to page SF−5 and continue to trouble-
shoot.
OK
8 Check for spark.
PREPARATION:
(a) Disconnect the high−tension cord from spark plug.
(b) Remove spark plug.
(c) Install spark plug to high−tension cord.
(d) Disconnect injector connector.
(e) Ground the spark plug.
CHECK:
Check if spark occurs while engine is being cranked.
NOTICE:
To prevent excess fuel being injected from the injectors
during this test, do not crank the engine for more than 5 −
10 seconds at a time.
NG Proceed to page IG−1 and continue to trouble-
shoot.
OK
Proceed to matrix chart of problem systems
on page DI−20.

S02386
1H
1DEA1
IG1 22 IG1 IG1
E4
E4
E4
E4
E4
E4 B−R
B−Y
B−R
B−Y
BR
BRE02 E01#40 #30 #20 #10ECM
Injector 8
J/B No.1
IG Switch
8 14
7
11
7 621
202
2
2
2 B−O 31
1
1
1 No.1
No.2
No.3
No.4 B−O
B−O
B−O B−O B−O12
11
25
24
13
26
EC
BatteryFusible Link Block
MAIN
W B−R2
B
B−R
B−YB−Y
B−R
J/B No.2
AM2
FI6588
FI6538
A00064
10 V/
Division10 V/
Division(Magnification)
100 m sec./Division (idling)1 m sec./Division (Idling)
Injection durationGND GND
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WIRING DIAGRAM
Reference INSPECTION USING OSCILLOSCOPE
INJECTOR SIGNAL WAVEFORM
With the engine idling, measure between terminals #10, #20, #30, #40 and E01 of ECM.
HINT:
The correct waveform is as shown.

P25430
Throttle Body
Exhaust GasEGR Valve
Diagram ECM
VSV
Throttle
Valve
Intake Air
Chamber
EGR
Vacuum
Modulator
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From
Battery6
1J2
1
1E J/B No.1EFI Main Relay
Fuse Block
11
10E423
EA12 R/B No.6ECM
J1
Junction Connector
AA
W−B B−W VSV (for EGR)
2
1
B−O
IGNEGR
E01
EAFrom
IG Switch
B−O 666 3
125
R−W
B−RB−R
W−B
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DTC P0401 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient
Detected
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The EGR system recirculates exhaust gas, which is controlled to the proper quantity to suit the driving condi-
tions, into the intake air mixture to slow down combustion, reduce the combustion temperature and reduce
NOx emissions. The amount of EGR is regulated by the EGR vacuum modulator according to the engine
load.
If even one the following conditions is fulfilled, the VSV is turned
ON by a signal from ECM. This results in atmospheric air acting
on the EGR valve, closing the EGR valve and shutting off the
exhaust gas (EGR cut−off).
Before the engine is warmed up
During deceleration (throttle valve closed) .
Light engine load (amount of intake air very small).
Engine idling.
Engine speed over 4,400 rpm.
High engine load (amount of intake air very large)
.
DTC No.DTC Detecting ConditionTrouble Area
P0401
After the engine is warmed up, the intake manifold absolute
pressure is lager than the valve calculated by the ECM while
the EGR system is ON
(2 trip detected logic)
EGR valve stuck closed
Open or short in VSV circuit for EGR
Vacuum or EGR hose disconnected
Manifold absolute pressure sensor
EGR VSV open or close malfunction
ECM
WIRING DIAGRAM
DI3ZT−01

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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
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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.