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A00391
Intake Air
Temp. SensorON
2
1E5
E53
95V
E2THA
E1 ECM
A00392
Intake Air
Temp. SensorON
E5
E53
95V
E2THA
E1 ECM
THA
E2
− DIAGNOSTICSENGINE
DI−27
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
2 Check for open in harness or ECM.
PREPARATION:
(a) Disconnect the intake air 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 intake air temp. sensor.
NG
3 Check for open in harness or ECM.
PREPARATION:
(a) Remove side trim cover (See page SF−61).
(b) Connect between terminals THA and E2 of ECM connec-
tor.
HINT:
Intake air temp. sensor connector is disconnected. Before
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 (294°F) or more
OK Open in harness between terminals E2 or THA,
repair or replace harness.
NG
Confirm good connection at ECM.
If OK, replace ECM.
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A00393
Intake Air
Temp. SensorON
2
1
E5E5
3
95V
E2THA
E1 ECM
A00394
Intake Air
Temp. SensorON
5V
E2
THA
E1 ECM
E5
connector
DI−28
− DIAGNOSTICSENGINE
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
4 Check for short in harness and ECM.
PREPARATION:
(a) Disconnect the intake air 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 intake air temp. sensor.
NG
5 Check for short in harness or ECM.
PREPARATION:
(a) Remove side trim cover (See page SF−61).
(b) Disconnect the E5 connector of ECM.
HINT:
Intake air temp. sensor connector is disconnected.
(c) 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 Repair or replace harness or connector.
NG
Check and replace ECM
(See page IN−30).
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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
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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
− DIAGNOSTICSENGINE
DI−31
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
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A00398
Engine Coolant
Temp. Sensor
E2
THW
5V ECM
E1
ON
E5connector
DI−32
− DIAGNOSTICSENGINE
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
5 Check for short in harness or ECM.
PREPARATION:
(a) Remove side trim cover. (See page SF−61).
(b) Disconnect the E5 connector of ECM.
HINT:
Engine coolant temp. sensor connector is disconnected.
(c) 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 Repair or replace harness or connector.
NG
Check and replace ECM
(See page IN−30).
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P25426
Throttle Position Sensor
4
E5
3
2L
1
BR L−R Y5V
VC
VTA
E2
E1 From Cruise
Control ECU1
11
9 E5
E5ECM
FI7052
− DIAGNOSTICSENGINE
DI−35
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 OBDII scan tool or TOYOTA hand−held tester and read the throttle valve
opening percentage.
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 the throttle valve opening percentage.
OK:
Throttle valveThrottle valve opening position
expressed as percentage
Fully openApprox. 70 %
Fully closedApprox. 10 %
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BE6653P23908
A06617
ON
A00400
ON
VTA
(+)E2
(−)
DI−36
− DIAGNOSTICSENGINE
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
OK Check for intermittent problems
(See page DI−3).
NG
2 Check voltage between terminal VC of wire harness side connector and body
ground.
PREPARATION:
(a) Disconnect the throttle position sensor connector.
(b) Turn ignition ON.
CHECK:
Measure voltage between terminal VC of wire harness side
connector and body ground.
OK:
Voltage: 4.5 − 5.5 V
NG Go to step 5.
OK
3 Check throttle position sensor (See page SF−31).
NG Replace throttle position sensor.
OK
4 Check voltage between terminals VTA and E2 of ECM connector.
PREPARATION:
(a) Remove side trim cover. (See page SF−62).
(b) Turn ignition switch ON.
CHECK:
Measure voltage between terminals VTA and E2 of ECM con-
nector.
OK:
Throttle ValveVoltage
Fully closed0.3 − 0.8 V
Fully open3.2 − 4.9 V
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A00389
ON
E2
(−)VC
(+)
− DIAGNOSTICSENGINE
DI−37
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
NG Check for open and short in harness and con-
nector between ECM and throttle position sen-
sor (VTA or E2 line) (See page IN−30).
OK
Check and replace ECM
(See page IN−30).
5 Check voltage between terminals VC and E2 of ECM connector.
PREPARATION:
(a) Remove side trim cover (See page SF−61).
(b) Turn ignition switch ON.
CHECK:
Measure voltage between terminals VC and E2 of ECM con-
nector.
OK:
Voltage 4.5 − 5.5 V
NG Check and replace ECM (See page IN−30).
OK
Check for open in harness and connector
between ECM and sensor (VC line)
(See page IN−30).