1996 TOYOTA RAV4 Speed sensor

D02263
RotorFront Speed Sensor
NS
ECMFront Speed Sensor
Ring Gear
D02264
0 V
5 V/div
2 mec./division DI−206
− DIAGNOSTICSAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A540H)
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
DTC P1700 Speed sensor No. 2 Circuit Malfunction
(Front Speed Sensor)
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The front speed sensor detects the vehicle speed based on revolution of the ring gear and sends signals
to the ECM. An AC voltage is generated in the front speed sensor coil as the ring rear mounted on the ring
gear rotates, and this voltage is sent to the ECM.
The center differential clutch is controlled by the ECM based on the signals from the front speed sensor and
rear speed sensor signals.
DTC No.DTC Detecting ConditionTrouble Area
P1700
All condition below are detects 5,400 times or more continu-
ously
(a) No signal from front speed sensor is input to ECM while 4
pulses of rear speed sensor is sent
(b) Vehicle speed: 18 km/h (11 mph) or more for at 4 sec.
(c) Park / neutral position switch:
OFF (Other than P or N position)
Open or short in front speed sensor circuit
Front speed sensor
ECM
Reference:
Wavefrom between terminals FR
+ and FR− when vehicle speed
is approx. 20 km/h (13 mph).
DI414−01

D02265
Front Speed Sensor V3 2
V3
1Y−R
W−R
E47 E48ECM
4 − 6 V
FR
−
FR+
D02266
FR+FR−
− DIAGNOSTICSAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A540H)
DI−207
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
WIRING DIAGRAM
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1 Check vehicle speed value or resistance between terminals FR+ and FR− of ECM.
When using OBD II scan tool or TOYOTA hand−held tester:
PREPARATION:
(a) Remove the DLC3 cover.
(b) Connect an OBDII scan tool or TOYOTA hand−held tester
to the DLC3.
(c) Turn the ignition switch ON and OBD II scan tool or TOY-
OTA hand−held tester main switch ON.
CHECK:
Drive the vehicle and read vehicle speed value.
OK:
Vehicle speed matches tester speed value.
When not using OBD II scan tool or TOYOTA hand−held tes-
ter:
CHECK:
Check the resistance between terminals FR+ and FR− of the
ECM.
OK:
Resistance: 560 − 680 Ω
OK Check and replace ECM.
NG

D02267
Magnet1
2
DI−208
− DIAGNOSTICSAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A540H)
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
2 Check front speed sensor.
PREPARATION:
Remove the front speed sensor from the transaxle.
CHECK:
Measure the resistance between terminals 1 and 2 of the speed
sensor.
OK:
Resistance: 560 − 680 Ω
Reference:
Check the front transaxle revolution sensor’s function
CHECK:
Check the voltage between terminals 1 and 2 of the speed sen-
sor when a magnet is put close to the front end of the front
speed sensor then taken away quickly.
OK:
Voltage is generated intermittently.
HINT:
The generated voltage is extremely low.
NG Replace front speed sensor.
OK
Check and repair harness and connector be-
tween ECM and front speed sensor.

D02268
Rear Speed Sensor
Transfer
Drive
Gear
D02265
Rear Speed Sensor V4 2
1
V4L−Y
R−L
E5E5 14
13
RR
−
RR+
4 − 6 V ECM
− DIAGNOSTICSAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A540H)
DI−209
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
DTC P1715 Rear Wheel Sensor Circuit Malfunction
(Rear Speed Sensor)
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The rear speed sensor detects the rear wheel speed based on
revolution of the transfer drive gear.
Its construction is the same as that of the front speed sensor
(See page DI−206).
The center differential clutch is controlled by the ECM based on
the signals from the front speed sensor and rear speed sensor
signals.
DTC No.DTC Detecting ConditionTrouble Area
P1715
All conditions below are detected 10 sec. or more
(2 trip detection logic)
(a) No signal rear speed sensor is input to ECM
(b) Vehicle speed: 30 km/h (19 mph) or more
(c) Park / neutral position switch:
OFF (Other than P or N position)
Open or short in rear speed sensor circuit
Rear speed sensor
ECM
WIRING DIAGRAM
DI415−01

D02269
RR+RR−
D02267
12
Magnet
DI−210
− DIAGNOSTICSAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A540H)
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1 Check resistance between terminals RR+ and RR− of ECM.
CHECK:
Check the resistance between terminals RR+ and RR− of the
ECM.
OK:
Resistance: 560 − 680 Ω
OK Check and replace ECM.
NG
2 Check rear speed sensor.
PREPARATION:
Remove the rear speed sensor from transaxle.
CHECK:
Measure the resistance between terminals 1 and 2 of the revo-
lution sensor.
OK:
Resistance: 560 − 680 Ω
Reference:
Check the vehicle speed sensor’s function
CHECK:
Check the voltage between terminals 1 and 2 of the speed sen-
sor when a magnet is put close to the front end of the rear speed
sensor then taken away quickly.
OK:
Voltage is generated intermittently.
HINT:
The generated voltage is extremely low.
NG Replace rear speed sensor.
OK

− DIAGNOSTICSAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A540H)
DI−211
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
Check and repair harness and connector be-
tween ECM and rear speed sensor.

F15316
E1
TsTc DLC1
BR3904
0.13 sec. 0.13 sec.
ON
OFF
BR3893
72 67
ON
OFF
0.5 sec. 0.5 sec. 0.5 sec. 0.5 sec.1.5 sec.
2.5 sec.4 sec.
Repeat Malfunction Code (Example Code 72, 76) DI−236
− DIAGNOSTICSANTI−LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
2. SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL CHECK
(a) Check the speed sensor signal.
(1) Turn the ignition switch OFF.
(2) Using SST, connect terminals Ts and E1 of the
DLC1.
SST 09843−18020
(3) Start the engine.
(4) Check that the ABS warning light blinks.
HINT:
If the ABS warning light does not blink, inspect the ABS warning
light circuit (See page DI−275).
(5) Drive vehicle straight forward.
HINT:
Drive vehicle faster than 45 km/h (28 mph) for several seconds.
(6) Stop the vehicle.
(7) Using SST, connect terminals Tc and E1 of the
DLC1.
SST 09843−18020
(8) Read the number of blinks of the ABS warning light.
HINT:
See the list of DTC shown on the next page.
If every sensor is normal, a normal code is output (A cycle
of 0.25 sec. ON and 0.25 sec. OFF is repeated).
If 2 or more malfunctions are indicated at the same time,
the lowest numbered code will be displayed 1st.
(9) After doing the check, disconnect terminals Ts and
E1, and Tc and E1 of the DLC1, and turn the ignition
switch OFF.

− DIAGNOSTICSANTI−LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
DI−237
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
(b) Check the DTC of the sensor function.
Code No.DiagnosisTrouble Area
71Low output voltage of right front speed sensor
Right front speed sensor
Sensor installation
Sensor rotor
72Low output voltage of left front speed sensor
Left front speed sensor
Sensor installation
Sensor rotor
73Low output voltage of right rear speed sensor
Right rear speed sensor
Sensor installation
Sensor rotor
74Low output voltage of left rear speed sensor
Left rear speed sensor
Sensor installation
Sensor rotor
75Abnormal change in output voltage of right front speed sensorRight front speed sensor rotor
76Abnormal change in output voltage of left front speed sensorLeft front speed sensor rotor
77Abnormal change in output voltage of right rear speed sensorRight rear speed sensor rotor
78Abnormal change in output voltage of left rear speed sensorLeft rear speed sensor rotor
*79Deceleration sensor is faultyDeceleration sensor
Sensor installation
*: 4WD models