1996 TOYOTA RAV4 Service Repair Manual

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1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
CAUTION:
Perform the test at normal operating ATF temperature 50 − 80°C (122 − 176°F).
The line pressure test should always be carried out in parts. One should observe the conditions
of wheels or wheel stopper outside the vehicle while the other is performing the test.
(b) Measure the line pressure.
(1) Fully apply the parking brake and chock the 4 wheels.
(2) Start the engine and check idling speed.
(3) Step down strongly on the brake pedal with your left foot and shift into the D position.
(4) Measure the line pressure when the engine is idling speed.
(5) Press the accelerator pedal all the way down. Quickly read the highest line pressure when engine
speed reaches stall speed.
(6) Only when the shift solenoid valve ST is opened:
Apply battery positive voltage between terminal of the solenoid connector and body ground.
(7) In the same way, perform the test in the R position.
Automatic Transaxle Idling kPa (kgf/cm2, psi) Stall kPa (kgf/cm2, psi)
* D position (Shift solenoid valve ST open)530 − 706 (5.4 − 7.2, 76 − 102)1,324 − 1,549 (13.5 − 15.8, 192 − 225)
D position (Shift solenoid valve ST close)363 − 442 (3.7 − 4.3, 53 − 61)736 − 863 (7.5 − 8.8, 106 − 125)
R position530 − 706 (5.4 − 7.2, 76 − 102)1,324 − 1,549 (13.5 − 15.8, 192 − 225)
*: When battery voltage is supplied to terminal 4 of the solenoid connector and body ground, the shift sole-
noid valve ST valve is open.
If the measured pressures are not with in the specification, recheck the throttle cable adjustment and perform
a retest.
(8) Clear the DTC’s after the test.
Evaluation:
ProblemPossible cause
If the measured values at all positions are higher than speci-
fiedThrottle cable out of adjustment
Throttle valve defective
Regulator valve defective
If the measured value in all positions are lower than speci-
fied
Throttle cable out of adjustment
Throttle valve defective
Regulator valve defective
Oil pump defective
O/D direct clutch defective

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1996 RAV4 (RM447U) If pressure is low in the D position only
D position circuit fluid leakage
Forward clutch defective
If pressure is low in the R position only
R position circuit fluid leakage
Direct clutch defective
1st and reverse brake defective
10. Center Differential Control Clutch:
HYDRAULIC TEST
(a) Preparation.
(1) Warm up the ATF.
(2) Remove the test plug and connect SST (See page AX−18 for the location to connect SST).
SST SST 09992−00094 (09992−00111)
CAUTION:
Perform the test at normal operating ATF temperature 50 − 80°C (122 − 176°F)
The line pressure test should always be carried out in pairs. One should observe the conditions
of wheels or wheel stoppers outside the vehicle while the other is performing the test.
(b) Measure the center differential clutch control pressure.
(1) Start the vehicle and open the accelerator open 50 % or more and check that the center differen-
tial clutch control pressure is in the range from more than 294 kPa (3.0 kgf/cm
2, 42 psi).
(2) Fully close the accelerator and check that the SST registers 9.8 kPa (0.1 kgf/cm
2, 1.4 psi) or less.
CAUTION:
Confirm safety of the road before checking.
Take care to avoid slip when you start the vehicle on a paved road.
Check the pressure at normal driving ATF temperature 50 − 80°C (122 − 176°F).
Reference:
To measure center differential control pressure to be measured with the solenoid opened by applying voltage
to it, refer to the following:
Prepare a sub−assembly for checking as follows:
Prepare a supply connector (Part No. 90980−10629, or 90980−11143)
Connect a harness of 2 − 3 m (6.6 − 9.8 ft) to terminal 1 of the connector.
Place a bulb of 24W in between the harness.
Connect a harness of 2 − 3 m (6.6 − 9.8 ft) to terminal 3 of the connector.
Connect the inspection’s sub−harness assembly to the solenoid connector of the transfer.
Connect terminal 1 of the sub−harness to the battery’s positive (+) terminal, and terminal 3 of the sub−
harness to the battery’s negative (−) terminal.
Measure the center differential control pressure at idling and when performing the stall test (When 1st
gear).
Engine speedSub−harnessLine pressure kPa (kgf/cm2, psi)
IdlingConnected363 − 422 (3.7 − 4.3, 53 − 61)
Stall (Shift solenoid valve SLD OFF)Connected735 − 863 (7.5 − 8.8, 107 − 125)
Stall (Shift solenoid valve SLD ON)Connected1,324 − 1,549 (13.5 − 15.8, 192 − 225)
All rpmNot connected9.8 (0.1, 1.4) or less

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2 − 3 m
(6.6 − 9.8 ft)
Battery
Adaptor SST 1
90980−10629 90980−111433
24 W
or
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Clear the DTC’s after the test.
Evaluation:
ProblemPossible cause
If the measured values at all conditions are higher than the
specificationDifferential control valve defective
Solenoid modulator valve defective
If the measured values at all conditions are lower than the
specificationOil pump defective
Differential control valve defective
Solenoid modulator valve defective
If the pressure is low in the stall test
(Shift solenoid valve SLD ON only)Shift solenoid valve SLD defective
If the measured values are lower than the specification,
when sub−harness is connectedSolenoid modulator valve defective
Differential control valve defective
If the measured values are higher than the specification,
when sub−harness is connectedSolenoid modulator valve defective
Differential control valve defective
11. MANUAL SHIFTING TEST
HINT:
With this test, it can be determined whether the trouble is within
the electrical circuit or is a mechanical problem in the transaxle.
(a) Disconnect the solenoid wire.
(b) Inspect the manual driving operation.
Check that the shift and gear positions correspond with
the table below.

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1996 RAV4 (RM447U)Shift Position
Gear Position
DO/D
2O/D
L1st
RReverse
PPawl Lock
HINT:
If the position (L, 2 and D positions) are difficult to distinguish,
do the following road test.
While driving, shift through the L, 2 and D positions.
Check that the gear change corresponds to the shift posi-
tion.
If any abnormality is found in the above test, the problem
is in the transaxle itself.
(c) Connect the solenoid wire.
(d) Cancel out the DTC (See step 3).

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1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART
If a DTC is displayed during the DTC check, check the circuit listed in the table below and proceed to the
page given.
DTC No.
(See page)Detection ItemTrouble AreaMIL*Memory
P0500
(DI−94)Vehicle Speed Sensor
Malfunction
Open or short in vehicle speed sensor circuit
Vehicle speed sensor
Combination meter
ECM

P0750
(DI−197)Shift Solenoid A Malfunction
(Shift Solenoid Valve No. 1)Shift solenoid valve No. 1 is stuck open or closed
Valve body is blocked up or stuck
P0753
(DI−198)Shift Solenoid A Electrical
Malfunction
(Shift Solenoid Valve No.1)Open or short in shift solenoid valve No. 1 circuit
Shift solenoid valve No. 1
ECM

P0755
(DI−197)Shift Solenoid B Malfunction
(Shift Solenoid Valve No. 2)Shift solenoid valve No. 2 is stuck open or closed
Valve body is blocked up or stuck
P0758
(DI−198)Shift Solenoid B Electrical
Malfunction
(Shift Solenoid Valve No. 2)Open or short in shift solenoid valve No. 2 circuit
Shift solenoid valve No. 2
ECM

P0770
(DI−201)Shift Solenoid E Malfunction
(Shift Solenoid Valve SL)Shift solenoid valve SL is stuck open or closed
Valve body is blocked up or stuck
Lock−up clutch

P0773
(DI−203)Shift Solenoid E Electrical
Malfunction
(Shift Solenoid Valve SL)Open or short in shift solenoid valve SL circuit
Shift solenoid valve SL
ECM

P1700
(DI−206)Speed sensor No. 2 Circuit
Malfunction
(Front Speed Sensor)Open or short in front speed sensor circuit
Front speed sensor
ECM

P1715
(DI−209)Rear Wheel Sensor Circuit
Malfunction
(Rear Speed Sensor)Open or short in rear speed sensor circuit
Rear speed sensor
ECM

P1760
(DI−212)Linear Solenoid for Line Pres-
sure Control Circuit Malfunction
(Shift Solenoid Valve ST)Open or short in shift solenoid valve ST circuit
Shift solenoid valve ST
ECM

P1770
(DI−215)Differential Lock Solenoid No. 1
Circuit Malfunction
(Shift Solenoid Valve SLD)Open or short in shift solenoid valve SLD circuit
Shift solenoid valve SLD
ECM

P1780
(DI−218)Park/Neutral Position Switch
MalfunctionShort in park/neutral position switch circuit
Park/neutral position switch
ECM

*:  ...... MIL lights up

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ATF Temperature
SwitchRear Speed Sensor
Shift Solenoid
Valve ST
Park/Neutral
Position Switch
Shift solenoid
Valve No. 1
Shift Solenoid
Valve No .2Shift Solenoid
Valve SLFront Speed SensorShift Solenoid
Valve SLDStop Light Switch O/D OFF Indicator Light O/D Main Switch
Pattern Select
Switch
MIL ECM
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PARTS LOCATION

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Z16062
ECM Terminals
E4E5
E6
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1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
TERMINALS OF ECM
Symbols (Terminal No.)Wiring ColorConditionSTD Voltage (V)
SPD (E6−9) − E1 (E4−14)V−W − BRDisconnect cruise control connector and IG ON
Turn one front wheel slowlyPulse signal is output
Below 1.5 ↔ 4 − 6
S1 (E4−2) − E1 (E4−14)P−B − BR
IG OFF Disconnect ECM connector11 − 15 Ω
IG ON10 − 14
1st or 2nd gear10 − 14
3rd or O/D gearBelow 1
S2 (E4−15) − E1 (E4−14)P − BR
IG OFF Disconnect ECM connector11 − 15 Ω
IG ONBelow 1
2nd or 3rd gear10 − 14
1st or O/D gearBelow 1
SL (E4−1) − E1 (E4− 4)Y−B − BR
IG OFF Disconnect ECM connector11 − 15 Ω
IG ONBelow 1
Vehicle driving under look−up position10 − 14
OD1 (E6−20) − E1 (E4−14)Y−B − BRIG ON4 − 6
OD2 (E6−7) − E1 (E4−14)LG − BRO/D main switch ON (O/D ON)10 − 14
O/D main switch OFF (O/D OFF)Below 1
L (E6−19) − E1 (E4−14)LG − BRIG ON Shift lever L position10 − 14
IG ON Shift lever other than L positionBelow 1
R (E6−8) − E1 (E4−14)R−B − BRIG ON Shift lever R position10 − 14
IG ON Shift lever other than R positionBelow 1
2 (E−18)− E1 (E4−14)LG−R − BRIG ON Shift lever 2 position10 − 14
IG ON Shift lever other than R positionBelow 1
NSW (E6−22) − E1 (E4−14)B−W − BRIG ON Shift lever P or N positionBelow 1
IG ON Shift lever other than P or N position10 − 14
B/K (E6−4) − E1 (E4−14)G−W − BRIG ON Brake papel is depressed7.5 − 14
IG ON Brake papel is releasedBelow 1
ST (E6−13) − E1 (E4−14)LG − BRIG ONBelow 1
SLD+
(E6−3) − SLD− (E6−2)L−B − BR−BIG ONPulse generation
FR+
(E4−8) − FR− (E4−7)Y−R − W−RIG ON Standing still1 or less
IG ON Vehicle moving (more than 20 km/h)Pulse generation
RR+ (E5−14)− RR− (E5−13)L−Y − R−LIG ON Standing still1 or less
IG ON Vehicle moving (more than 20 km/h)Pulse generation
P (E6−15) − E1 (E4−14)R−G − BRPWR pattern7.5 − 14
NORM patternBelow 1

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PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
If a normal code is displayed during the diagnostic trouble code check but the trouble still occurs, check the
circuits for each symptom in the order given in the charts on the following pages and proceed to the page
given for troubleshooting.
The Matrix Chart is divided into 3 chapters.
Chapter 1: Electronic Circuit Matrix Chart
Chapter 2: On−Vehicle Repair Matrix Chart
Chapter 3: Off−Vehicle Repair Matrix Chart
When troubleshooting, check Chapter 1 first. If instructions are given in Chapter 1 to proceed to chapter 2
or 3, proceed as instructed.
(1) 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.
(2) If the trouble still occurs even though there are no abnormalities in any of the other circuits, then
check and replace the ECM.
Chapter 1: Electronic Circuit Matrix Chart
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
No up−shift (A particular gear, from 1st to 3rd gear, is not up−
shifted)2. ECMDI−191
No up−shift (3rd → O/D)
1. O/D main switch & O/D OFF indicator light circuit
2. O/D cancel signal circuit
3. ECMDI−223
DI−221
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No down−shift (O/D → 3rd)
1. O/D main switch & O/D OFF indicator light circuit
2. O/D cancel signal circuit
3. ECMDI−223
DI−221
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No down−shift (A particular gear, from 1st to 3rd gear, is not
down−shifted)1. ECMDI−191
No lock−up1. Stop light switch circuit
2. ECMDI−227
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No lock−up off1. ECMDI−191
Shift point too high or too low1. Pattern select switch circuit
2. ECMDI−229
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Up−shifts to O/D from 3rd while O/D main switch is OFF1. O/D main switch & O/D OFF indicator light circuit
2. ECMDI−223
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Up−shifts to O/D from 3rd while engine is cold1. ECMDI−191
No kick−down1. ECMDI−191
Engine stalls when starting off or stopping1. ECMDI−191
”A/T OIL” indicator light does not light up or does not goes off1. A/T temperature switchDI−191
Chapter 2: On−Vehicle Repair
(: A540H Automatic Transaxle Repair Manual Pub. No. RM488U)
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
Vehicle does not move in R position
1. 1−2 shift valve
2. 2−3 shift valve
3. Throttle valve
4. Off−vehicle repair matrix chart


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Vehicle does not move in any forward position or reverse position
1. Manual valve
2. Primary regulator valve
3. Secondary regulator valve
4. Off−vehicle repair matrix chart


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