
N17904
R/B No. 2
DOME Fuse
DI−330
− DIAGNOSTICSCRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
3. DTC CLEARANCE
(a) After completing repairs, the DTC retained in memory can
be cleared by removing the ECU−IG fuse for 10 seconds
or more, with the ignition switch off.
(b) Check that the normal code is displayed after connecting
the fuse.

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(1)
(2)
(1)
No.Operation MethodCRUISE MAIN Indicator Light
Blinking PatternDiagnosis
1 Turn SET/COAST switch ON
2Turn RES/ACC switch ON
3Turn CANCEL switch ON
Turn stop light switch ON
Depress brake pedal
Turn PNP switch OFF
(Shift to except D position)
4Drive at about 40 km/h
(25 mph)or higher
Drive at about 40 km/h
(25 mph) or below
LightON
OFF
LightON
OFF
LightON
OFFSwitch ON
Switch OFF
LightON
OFFSwitch OFF
Switch ONSET/COAST switch circuit
is normal
RES/ACC switch circuit
is normal
CANCEL switch circuit
is normal
Stop light switch circuit
is normal
PNP switch circuit is
normal
Vehicle Speed Sensor is
normal
LightON
OFF LightON
OFF
1sec.
0.25 sec.0.25 sec.
Turn clutch switch OFF
(Depress clutch pedal)Clutch switch circuit
is normal
− DIAGNOSTICSCRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM
DI−331
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
4. INPUT SIGNAL CHECK
HINT:
(1) For check No.1 − No.2.
Turn the ignition switch ON.
(2) For check No.3.
Turn ignition switch ON.
Shift to D position. (A/T Vehicle)
(3) For check No.4.
Jack up the vehicle.
Start the engine.
Shift to D position. (A/T Vehicle)
(a) Press the control switch to the SET/COAST or RES/ACC
position and hold it down or hold it up (1).
(b) Push the main switch ON (2).
(c) Check that the CRUISE MAIN indicator light blinks twice
or 3 times repeatedly after 3 seconds.
(d) Turn the SET/COAST or RES/ACC switch OFF.
(e) Operate each switch as listed in the table below.
(f) Read the blinking pattern of the CRUISE MAIN indicator
light.
(g) After performing the check, turn the main switch OFF.
HINT:
When 2 or more signals are input to the ECU, the lowest num-
bered code will be displayed first.

DI42J−02
DI−332
− DIAGNOSTICSCRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART
If a malfunction code is displayed during the DTC check, check the circuit listed for that code in the table
below and proceed to the appropriate page.
DTC No.
(See Page)Detection ItemTrouble Area
−Normal−
11
(DI−338)Actuator Motor Circuit
Cruise control actuator motor
Harness or connector between actuator motor and ECU
ECU
12
(DI−340)Actuator Magnetic Clutch Circuit
Cruise control actuator magnetic clutch
Harness or connector between ECU and magnetic clutch,
magnetic clutch and body ground
ECU
STOP Fuse
13
(DI−343)Actuator Position Senor Circuit
Cruise control actuator position sensor
Harness or connector between actuator position sensor and
ECU
ECU
14
(DI−338)Actuator Motor Circuit
Actuator Position Sensor Circuit
Cruise control actuator motor
Cruise control actuator position sensor
Harness or connector between actuator position sensor and
body ground
Harness or connector between actuator motor and ECU
ECU
*21
(DI−346)Vehicle Speed Sensor Circuit
Vehicle speed sensor
Combination meter
Harness or connector between vehicle speed sensor and
combination meter, combination meter and ECU
ECU
32
(DI−348)Control Switch Circuit (Cruise Control Switch)
Cruise control switch
Harness and connector between control switch and ECU
ECU
41Cruise Control ECU ECU
42Source Voltage DropBattery
HINT:
When 2 or more codes are indicated, the lowest numbered code will be displayed first.
If the inspection ”Proceed to next circuit inspection shown on matrix chart” is given in the flow chart
for each circuit, proceed to the circuit with the next highest number in the table to continue check.
If the trouble still reappears even though there are no abnormalities in any of the other circuits, then
check or replace the cruise control ECU as the last step.
(*) When the vehicle speed decrease on uphill roads, the speed can be set again and driving continued. (This
is not a malfunction.)

DI42M−01
DI−336
− DIAGNOSTICSCRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
If a normal code is displayed during the DTC check but the trouble still occurs (reappears), troubleshoot for
each problem symptom, checking the circuits for each symptom in the order given in the table below. Pro-
ceed to the page indicated for each circuit.
HINT:
If the instruction ”Proceed to next circuit inspection shown on matrix chart” is given in the flow chart
for each circuit, proceed to the circuit with the next highest number in the table to continue the check.
If the trouble still reappears even through there are no abnormalities in any of the other circuits, then
check or replace the cruise control ECU as the last step.
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
SET not occurring or CANCEL occurring.
(DTC is Normal)
1. Main Switch Circuit (Cruise Control Switch)
2. Vehicle Speed Sensor Circuit
3. Control Switch Circuit (Cruise Control Switch)
4. Stop Light Switch Circuit
5. Park/Neutral Position Switch Circuit
6. Clutch Switch Circuit
7. Actuator
8. Cruise Control ECUDI−371
DI−346
DI−348
DI−351
DI−360
DI−363
DI−338
IN−30
SET not occurring or CANCEL occurring.
(DTC does not output)1. ECU Power Source Circuit
2. Cruise Control ECUDI−366
IN−30
Actual vehicle speed deviates above or below the set speed.
1. Actuator Control Cable
2. Vehicle Speed Sensor Circuit
3. Actuator
4. Cruise Control ECUDI−376
DI−346
DI−338
IN−XXX
Gear shifting is frequent between 3rd and OD when driving on
uphill road. (Hunting)1. Electronically Controlled Transaxle Communication
Circuit
2. Cruise Control ECUDI−357
IN−30
Cruise control not cancelled, even when brake pedal is de-
pressed.
1. Actuator Control Cable
2. Stop Light Switch Circuit
3. Actuator
4. Cruise Control ECUDI−376
DI−351
DI−338
IN−30
Cruise control not cancelled, even when transmission is shifted to
except D position. (A/T)
1. Actuator Control Cable
2. Park/Neutral Position Switch Circuit
3. Actuator
4. Cruise Control ECUDI−376
DI−360
DI−338
IN−30
Cruise control not cancelled, even when clutch pedal depressed.
(M/T)
1. Actuator Control Cable
2. Clutch Switch Circuit
3. Actuator
4. Cruise Control ECUDI−376
DI−363
DI−338
IN−30
Control switch does not operate.
(SET/COAST, ACC/RES, CANCEL not possible)
1. Actuator Control Cable
2. Control Switch Circuit (Cruise Control Switch)
3. Actuator
4. Cruise Control ECUDI−376
DI−363
DI−338
IN−30
SET possible at 40 km/h (25 mph) or less, or CANCEL does not
operate at 40 km/h (25 mph) or less.
1. Actuator Control Cable
2. Vehicle Speed Sensor Circuit
3. Actuator
4. Cruise Control ECUDI−376
DI−346
DI−338
IN−30
Poor response in ACCEL and RESUME modes.
1. Actuator Control Cable
2. Electronically Controlled Transaxle Communication
Circuit
3. Control Switch Circuit (Cruise Control Switch)
4. Actuator
5. Cruise Control ECUDI−3764
DI−357
DI−363
DI−338
IN−30

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Acceleration
SideDeceleration
Side
Control
Plate (+)5
4
(−)
− DIAGNOSTICSCRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM
DI−339
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1 Check actuator motor.
PREPARATION:
(a) Remove cruise control actuator.
(b) Disconnect actuator connector.
CHECK:
(a) Connect positive + lead to terminal 5 and negative − lead
to terminal 4 of actuator connector (Magnetic clutch ON).
NOTICE:
Do not connect the high tension cables to the wrong bat-
tery terminal.
You will damage the cruise control actuator.
(b) When battery positive voltage is applied to each terminal
of actuator connector, check that the control plate moves
smoothly without hesitating.
Moving directionTerminal No. to connect
Acceleration sidePositive + − 6Negative − − 7
Deceleration sidePositive + − 7Negative − − 6
(c) With the motor rotating as in 2., check that the motor is
stopped by limit switches when the control plate moves to
fully opened or fully closed position.
NG Replace actuator assembly.
OK
2 Check harness and connector between cruise control ECU and actuator motor
(See page IN−30).
NG Repair or replace harness or connector.
OK
Proceed to next circuit inspection shown on matrix chart (See page DI−336).
However, when DTC 11, 14 is displayed, check and replace cruise control ECU.

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Switch Pin
DI−342
− DIAGNOSTICSCRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
3 Check stop light switch.
PREPARATION:
Disconnect stop light switch connector.
CHECK:
Check continuity between terminals.
OK:
Switch positionTerminal No. to continuity
Switch pin free
(Brake pedal depressed)1 − 2
Switch pin pushed in
(Brake pedal released)3 − 4
NG Replace stop light switch.
OK
4 Check for open and short in harness and connectors between ECU and stop
light switch, stop light switch and magnetic clutch, magnetic clutch and body
ground (See page IN−30).
NG Repair or replace harness or connector.
OK
Proceed to next circuit inspection shown on matrix chart (See page DI−336).
However, when DTC 12 is displayed, check harness and connector for loose connection.
If connection is normal, check and replace ECU.

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43 Disconnect
DI−350
− DIAGNOSTICSCRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
3 Check control switch.
PREPARATION:
(a) Remove steering wheel center pad (See page SR−12).
(b) Disconnect control switch connector.
CHECK:
Measure resistance between terminals 3 and 4 of control switch
connector when control switch is operated.
OK:
Switch positionResistance
Neutral1 MΩ or higher
RES/ACC50 − 80 Ω
SET/COAST180 − 220 Ω
CANCEL400 − 440 Ω
HINT:
When DTC 34 is displayed, carefully check that resistance is al-
ways ∞ in neutral position, particularly when switching between
RES/ACC and SET/COAST.
NG Replace cruise control switch.
OK
4 Check for open and short in harness and connector between ECU and control
switch (See page IN−30).
NG Repair or replace harness or connector.
OK
Check and replace ECU.

METER, ANALOG
Current flow activates a magnetic
coil which causes a needle to
move, thereby providing a relative
display against a background
calibration. LED (LIGHT EMITTING DIODE)
Upon current flow, these diodes
emit light without producing the
heat of a comparable light. IGNITION COIL
Convert low-voltage DC current
into high-voltage ingition current
for firing the spark plugs. 1. SINGLE
FILAMENT
GROUND
The point at which wiring attaches
to the Body, thereby providing a
return path for an electrical circuit;
without a ground, current cannot
flow.
Current flow causes a headlight
filament to heat up and emit light.
A headlight may have either a
single (1) filament or a double (2)
filament. BATTERY
Stores chemical energy and
converts it into electrical energy.
Provides DC current for the auto's
various electrical circuits.
CAPACITOR (Condenser)
A small holding unit for temporary
storage of electrical voltage.
CIRCUIT BREAKER
Basically a reusable fuse, a circuit
breaker will heat and open if too
much current flows through it. Some
units automatically reset when cool,
others must be manually reset.
DIODE
A semiconductor which allows
current flow in only one direction.
DIODE, ZENER
A diode which allows current flow
in one direction but blocks reverse
flow only up to a specific voltage.
Above that potential, it passes the
excess voltage. This acts as a
simple voltage regulator.
PHOTODIODE
The photodiode is a semiconductor
which controls the current flow
according to the amount of light.
FUSE
A thin metal strip which burns
through when too much current
flows through it, thereby stopping
current flow and protecting a
circuit from damage.
FUSIBLE LINK
A heavy-gauge wire placed in
high amperage circuits which
burns through on overloads,
thereby protecting the circuit.
The numbers indicate the cross-
section surface area of the wires.HORN
An electric device which sounds a
loud audible signal.
LIGHT
Current flow through a filament
causes the filament to heat up
and emit light.
METER, DIGITAL
Current flow activates one or
many LED's, LCD's, or fluorescent
displays, which provide a relative
or digital display.
MOTOR
A power unit which converts
electrical energy into mechanical
energy, especially rotary motion. CIGARETTE LIGHTER
An electric resistance heating
element.
DISTRIBUTOR, IIA
Channels high-voltage current
from the ignition coil to the
individual spark plugs.2. DOUBLE
FILAMENT HEADLIGHTS
FUEL
(for High Current Fuse or
Fusible Link.)
(for Medium Current Fuse)
M
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E GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND SYMBOLS