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SF0QW−01
Z16510
RSC
+B
Battery
Closed
Z16511
+B
RSO
Battery
Open
− SFIIDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE
SF−37
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
INSPECTION
INSPECT IAC VALVE OPERATION
(a) Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal
+B and negative (−) lead to terminal RSC, and check that
the valve is closed.
(b) Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal
+B and negative (−) lead to terminal RSO, and check that
the valve is open.
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SF0R2−02
S01917
ContinuityOhmmeter
S01918
No Continuity
Ohmmeter
S01919
Air
E
G
S01920
Air
Filter E
Battery
− SFIVSV FOR EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR)
SF−43
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
INSPECTION
1. 4WD:
REMOVE BATTERY
2. REMOVE VSV
3. INSPECT VSV
4. INSPECT VSV FOR OPEN CIRCUIT
Using an ohmmeter, check that there is continuity between the
terminals.
Resistance: At 20°C (68°F): 33 − 39 Ω
If there is no continuity, replace the VSV.
5. INSPECT VSV FOR GROUND
Using an ohmmeter, check that there is no continuity between
each terminal and the body.
If there is continuity, replace the VSV.
6. INSPECT VSV OPERATION
(a) Check that air flows from ports E to G.
(b) Apply battery positive voltage across the terminals.
(c) Check that air flows from port E to the filter.
If operation is not as specified, replace the VSV.
7. REINSTALL VSV
8. 4WD:
REINSTALL BATTERY
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SF0R4−02
S01912
Ohmmeter
Continuity
S01913
Ohmmeter
No Continuity
S01915
Air
E
F
S01916
BatteryAir
E
F
− SFIVSV FOR EVAPORATIVE EMISSION (EVAP)
SF−45
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
INSPECTION
1. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP ASSEMBLY (See page
ST−4)
2. REMOVE VSV
3. INSPECT VSV
4. INSPECT VSV FOR OPEN CIRCUIT
Using an ohmmeter, check that there is continuity between the
terminals.
Resistance: At 20°C (68°F): 30 −34 Ω
If there is no continuity, replace the VSV.
5. INSPECT VSV FOR GROUND
Using an ohmmeter, check that there is no continuity between
each terminal and the body.
If there is continuity, replace the VSV.
6. INSPECT VSV OPERATION
(a) Check that air does not flow from ports E to F.
NOTICE:
Never apply more than 60 kPa (0.61 kgf/cm
2, 8.7 psi) of
pressure compressed air to the VSV.
(b) Apply battery positive voltage across the terminals.
(c) Check that air flows from ports E to F.
If operation is not as specified, replace the VSV.
7. REINSTALL VSV
8. REINSTALL AIR CLEANER CAP ASSEMBLY
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SF0R6−02
S01921
ContinuityOhmmeter
S01922
Ohmmeter
No Continuity
S01923
Air
EG
F
S01924
Air
G E
F
Battery
− SFIVSV FOR VAPOR PRESSURE SENSOR
SF−47
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
INSPECTION
1. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP ASSEMBLY (See page
ST−4)
2. REMOVE VSV
3. INSPECT VSV
4. INSPECT VSV FOR OPEN CIRCUIT
Using an ohmmeter, check that there is continuity between the
terminals.
Resistance: At 20°C (68°F): 33 − 39 Ω
If there is no continuity, replace the VSV.
5. INSPECT VSV FOR GROUND
Using an ohmmeter, check that there is no continuity between
each terminal and the body.
If there is continuity, replace the VSV.
6. INSPECT VSV OPERATION
(a) Check that the air flows from ports E to G.
(b) Apply battery positive voltage across the terminals.
(c) Check that the air flows from ports E to F.
If operation is not as specified, replace the VSV.
7. REINSTALL VSV
8. REINSTALL AIR CLEANER CAP ASSEMBLY
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ST05O−01
P14353
Terminal 50
Terminal C
Battery
P14354
Terminal C
DisconnectBattery
P14355
Battery
Disconnect
P14356
Terminal 50
AmmeterBattery
Terminal 30 ST−18
− STARTINGSTARTER
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
TEST
NOTICE:
These tests must be done within 3 to 5 seconds to avoid
burning out the coil.
1. DO PULL−IN TEST
(a) Disconnect the field coil lead wire from terminal C.
(b) Connect the battery to the magnetic switch as shown.
Check that the clutch pinion gear moves outward.
2. DO HOLD−IN TEST
With battery connected as above with the clutch pinion gear
out, disconnect the negative (−) lead from terminal C. Check
that the pinion gear remains out.
3. INSPECT CLUTCH PINION GEAR RETURN
Disconnect the negative (−) lead from the switch body.
Check that the clutch pinion gear returns inward.
4. DO NO−LOAD PERFORMANCE TEST
(a) Connect the battery and ammeter to the starter as shown.
(b) Check that the starter rotates smoothly and steadily with
the pinion gear moving out. Check that the ammeter
shows the specified current.
Specified current: 90 A or less at 11.5 V