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BE−32
− BODY ELECTRICALWIPER AND WASHER SYSTEM
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
9. INSPECT REAR WIPER MOTOR OPERATION
(a) Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal
4 and the negative (−) lead to the motor body, check that
the motor operates.
If operation is not as specified, replace the motor.
(b) Operate the motor and stop the motor operation any-
where except at the stop position by disconnecting the
positive (+) lead from terminal 4.
(c) Connect terminals 2 and 4.
(d) Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal
1 and the negative (−) lead to the motor body, check that
the motor stops running at the stop position after the mo-
tor operates again.
If operation is not as specified, replace the motor.
10. INSPECT WASHER MOTOR OPERATION
Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 2 and
the negative (−) lead to terminal 1, check that the motor oper-
ates.
NOTICE:
These tests must be performed quickly (within 20 seconds)
to prevent the coil from burning out.
If operation is not as specified, replace the motor.

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

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Position of Parts in Engine Compartment
I 1 Idle Air Control Valve R 1Radiator Fan Motor
I 2 Igniter R 2 Rear Washer Motor
I 3 Ignition Coil and Distributor
I 4 Ignition Coil and Distributor S 1 Solenoid Valve SLD
I 5 Injector No. 1 S 2 Starter
I 6 Injector No. 2 S 3 Starter
I 7 Injector No. 3
I 8 Injector No. 4 T 1 Throttle Position Sensor
I 9 Intake Air Temp. Sensor
V 1 Vapor Pressure Sensor
K 1 Knock Sensor V 2 Vehicle Speed Sensor (Combination Meter)
V 3 Vehicle Speed Sensor (Front)
M 1 Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor V 4 Vehicle Speed Sensor (Rear)
V 5 VSV (Center Diff. Lock No. 1)
N 1 Noise Filter (Ignition System) V 6 VSV (Center Diff. Lock No. 2)
V 7 VSV (EGR)
O 1 Oil Pressure SW V 8 VSV (EVAP)
O 2 Oxygen Sensor (Bank 1 Sensor 1) V 9 VSV (Vapor Pressure Sensor)
O 3 Oxygen Sensor (Bank 1 Sensor 2)
W 1 Water Temp. Sender
P 1 Park/Neutral Position SW (A/T)

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WHEN THE IGNITION SW IS TURNED ON, CURRENT FLOWS TO TERMINAL 2 OF THE REAR WASHER MOTOR, TERMINAL 3 OF THE
REAR WIPER RELAY AND TERMINAL 1 OF THE REAR WIPER MOTOR THROUGH THE WIPER FUSE.
1. REAR WIPER NORMAL OPERATION
WITH THE IGNITION SW TURNED ON AND REAR WIPER AND WASHER SW TURNED ON, THE CURRENT FLOWING TO TERMINAL 3
OF THE REAR WIPER RELAY FLOWS TO TERMINAL 6 OF THE RELAY "TERMINAL 10 OF THE REAR WIPER AND WASHER SW "
TERMINAL 2 "TOGROUND. THUS, THE RELAY COIL IS ACTIVATED AND THE CURRENT TO TERMINAL 3 OF THE RELAY FLOWS TO
TERMINAL 4 " TERMINAL 4 OF THE REAR WIPER MOTOR " MOTOR "TO GROUND AND CAUSES THE MOTOR TO OPERATE THE
WIPER.
2. REAR WIPER INTERMITTENT OPERATION
WHEN THE IGNITION SW IS ON AND THE REAR WIPER AND WASHER SW IS TURNED TO INT POSITION, CURRENT FLOWING TO
TERMINAL 3 OF THE REAR WIPER RELAY FLOWS TO TERMINAL 2 OF THE RELAY "TERMINAL 13 OF THE REAR WIPER AND
WASHER SW "TERMINAL 2 "GROUND.
THIS CAUSES THE MOTOR TO OPERATE (THE POINT CHANGES) AND THE INTERMITTENT CIRCUIT OF THE RELAY OPERATES.
INTERMITTENT OPERATION OF THE CIRCUIT IS CONTROLLED BY THE CHARGING AND DISCHARGING OF THE CONDENSER
INSTALLED INSIDE THE RELAY.
3. WASHER OPERATION
WITH THE IGNITION SW TURNED ON AND THE REAR WIPER AND WASHER SW TURNED TO ON POSITION, WHEN THE WIPER SW IS
TURNED FURTHER, THE CURRENT FLOWING TO TERMINAL 2 OF THE REAR WASHER MOTOR FLOWS TO TERMINAL 1 OF THE
MOTOR "TERMINAL 12 OF THE REAR WIPER AND WASHER SW "TERMINAL 2 "TO GROUND SO THAT THE WASHER MOTOR
ROTATES AND THE WINDOW WASHER EJECTS THE SPRAY, ONLY WHILE THE SWITCH IS FULLY TURNED.
WHEN THE WIPER SW IS OFF AND THEN TURNED TO WASHER ON (WIPER OFF SIDE), ONLY THE WASHER OPERATES.
R 2 REAR WASHER MOTOR
2-GROUND : APPROX. 12 VOLTS WITH IGNITION SW AT ON POSITION
1-GROUND : CONTINUITY WITH WASHER SW TURNED ON
R15 REAR WIPER RELAY
3-GROUND : APPROX. 12 VOLTS WITH IGNITION SW AT ON POSITION
2-GROUND : CONTINUITY WITH REAR WIPER SW INT POSITION
6-GROUND : CONTINUITY WITH REAR WIPER SW ON POSITION
: PARTS LOCATION
CODESEE PAGECODESEE PAGECODESEE PAGE
C1430J1029R1632 (2-DOOR), 33 (4-DOOR)
F 831R 229R1732 (2-DOOR), 33 (4-DOOR)
: JUNCTION BLOCK AND WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR
CODESEE PAGEJUNCTION BLOCK AND WIRE HARNESS (CONNECTOR LOCATION)
1F20FUSE BLOCK ASSY WIRE AND J/B NO. 1 (LOWER FINISH PANEL)
1I20INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE AND J/B NO 1 (LOWER FINISH PANEL)1J20INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE AND J/B NO. 1 (LOWER FINISH PANEL)
1L20FLOOR WIRE AND J/B NO. 1 (LOWER FINISH PANEL)
: CONNECTOR JOINING WIRE HARNESS AND WIRE HARNESS
CODESEE PAGEJOINING WIRE HARNESS AND WIRE HARNESS (CONNECTOR LOCATION)
ID136FLOOR WIRE AND INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE (LEFT KICK PANEL)
BK140 (2-DOOR)BACK DOOR NO 1 WIRE AND FLOOR WIRE (BESIDE RIGHT REAR COMB LIGHT)BK142 (4-DOOR)BACK DOOR NO. 1 WIRE AND FLOOR WIRE (BESIDE RIGHT REAR COMB. LIGHT)
: GROUND POINTS
CODESEE PAGEGROUND POINTS LOCATION
IG36RIGHT KICK PANEL
: SPLICE POINTS
CODESEE PAGEWIRE HARNESS WITH SPLICE POINTSCODESEE PAGEWIRE HARNESS WITH SPLICE POINTS
E 134ENGINE ROOM MAIN WIREB1042 (4-DOOR)BACK DOOR NO. 1 WIRE
B1040 (2-DOOR)BACK DOOR NO. 1 WIRE
SYSTEM OUTLINE
SERVICE HINTS

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FAN MOTOR OPERATION
WHEN THE IGNITION SW IS TURNED ON, CURRENT FROM THE ECU-IG FUSE FLOWS TO THE FAN NO. 1 RELAY (COIL SIDE) AND
THE FAN NO. 2 RELAY (COIL SIDE) "TERMINAL 2 OF THE A/C SINGLE PRESSURE SW "TERMINAL 3 "TERMINAL 2 OF THE A/C
WATER TEMP. SW "TERMINAL 1 "GROUND, AND THE FAN NO. 1 RELAY AND THE FAN NO. 2 RELAY ARE TURNED ON.
AT THE SAME TIME THAT THIS CURRENT FLOWS, CURRENT FROM THE ECU-IG FUSE FLOWS TO THE E/G MAIN RELAY (COIL
SIDE) "GROUND, AND THE E/G MAIN RELAY IS TURNED ON. AS A RESULT, CURRENT FROM THE ALT FUSE FLOWS TO THE CDS
FA N FUSE AND RDI FAN FUSE.
*LOW SPEED OPERATION
WHEN THE IGNITION SW IS TURNED ON AND THE A/C IS ACTIVATED, CURRENT FLOWS FROM THE MG/C RELAY (POINT SIDE) "
THE FAN NO. 3 RELAY (COIL SIDE) "GROUND, AND THE FAN NO. 3 RELAY IS TURNED ON. AS A RESULT, CURRENT FROM THE
CDS FAN FUSE FLOWS TO TERMINAL 2 OF THE A/C CONDENSER FAN MOTOR "TERMINAL 1 "THE FAN NO. 2 RELAY (POINT
SIDE) "THE FAN NO. 3 RELAY (POINT SIDE) "TERMINAL 2 OF THE RADIATOR FAN MOTOR "TERMINAL 1 "GROUND, AND
BOTH OF THE FAN MOTORS, WITH THE RESULT THAT THE FANS ARE ACTIVATED AT LOW SPEED.
IF THE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE IS APPROX. 90C (194F) OR LESS, AND THE REFRIGERANT PRESSURE IS APPROX.
15.5 KG/CM
2 (1323 KPA, 191.7 PSI) OR LESS, BOTH THE A/C WATER TEMP. SW AND THE A/C SINGLE PRESSURE SW ARE CLOSED,
SO THAT THE FAN NO. 1 RELAY AND THE FAN NO. 2 RELAY ARE TURNED ON. AS A RESULT, BOTH OF THE FAN MOTOR OPERATE
AT LOW SPEED.
*HIGH SPEED OPERATION
WHEN, DURING A/C OPERATION, THE REFRIGERANT PRESSURE BECOMES HIGHER THAN ORDINARY LEVEL (APPROX. 15.5
KG/CM
2 (1323 PSI. 191.7 KPA)), THE A/C SINGLE PRESSURE SW IS TURNED OFF. AS A RESULT, THE FAN NO. 1 RELAY AND THE
FAN NO. 2 RELAY ARE TURNED OFF, AND THE CURRENT FLOWS FROM THE RDI FAN FUSE TO FAN NO. 1 RELAY (POINT SIDE) "
TERMINAL 2 OF THE RADIATOR FAN MOTOR "TERMINAL 1 "GROUND, AND CURRENT FROM THE CDS FAN FUSE FLOWS TO
TERMINAL 2 OF THE A/C CONDENSER FAN MOTOR "TERMINAL 1 "THE FAN NO. 2 RELAY (POINT SIDE) "GROUND, AND TO
BOTH OF THE FAN MOTORS IN PARALLEL, THUS CAUSING THE FAN MOTORS TO OPERATE AT HIGH SPEED.
NOTE THAT, BECAUSE THE CURRENT FLOWS IN THE SAME MANNER EVEN IF THE COOLANT TEMPERATURE IS APPROX. 90C
(194F) OR HIGHER, THE FAN MOTORS STILL OPERATE AT HIGH SPEED.
A 3 A/C SINGLE PRESSURE SW
2-3 : OPEN ABOVE APPROX. 15.5 KG/CM2 (191.7 PSI, 1323 KPA)
CLOSE BELOW APPROX. 12.5 KG/CM2 (142 PSI, 980 KPA)A 4 A/C WATER TEMP. SW
1-2 : OPEN ABOVE APPROX. 90C (194F)
CLOSED BELOW APPROX. 83C (181.4F)
: PARTS LOCATION
CODESEE PAGECODESEE PAGECODESEE PAGE
A 128F 728R 129
A 328F 831
A 428J 131
: RELAY BLOCKS
CODESEE PAGERELAY BLOCKS (RELAY BLOCK LOCATION)
223R/B NO. 2 (ENGINE COMPARTMENT LEFT)
625R/B NO. 6 (ENGINE COMPARTMENT LEFT)
: JUNCTION BLOCK AND WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR
CODESEE PAGEJUNCTION BLOCK AND WIRE HARNESS (CONNECTOR LOCATION)
1A20INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE AND J/B NO.1 (LOWER FINISH PANEL)
1E20FUSE BLOCK ASSY WIRE AND J/B NO. 1 (LOWER FINISH PANEL)
: CONNECTOR JOINING WIRE HARNESS AND WIRE HARNESS
CODESEE PAGEJOINING WIRE HARNESS AND WIRE HARNESS (CONNECTOR LOCATION)
IB236ENGINE ROOM MAIN WIRE AND INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE (RIGHT KICK PANEL)
: GROUND POINTS
CODESEE PAGEGROUND POINTS LOCATION
EA34RADIATOR RIGHT
EB34RADIATOR LEFT
SYSTEM OUTLINE
SERVICE HINTS

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AIR CONDITIONING
HEATER BLOWER MOTOR OPERATION
CURRENT IS APPLIED AT ALL TIMES THROUGH THE HTR FUSE TO TERMINAL 5 OF THE HEATER RELAY.
WHEN THE IGNITION SW IS TURNED ON, CURRENT FLOWS THROUGH THE GAUGE FUSE TO TERMINAL 1 OF THE HEATER RELAY
"THE COIL "TERMINAL 3 "TERMINAL 5 OF THE BLOWER SW.
*LOW SPEED OPERATION
WHEN THE BLOWER SW IS MOVED TO LO POSITION, THE CURRENT FLOWS TO TERMINAL 5 OF THE BLOWER SW "TERMINAL 6
"GROUND, CAUSING THE HEATER RELAY TO SWITCH ON. THIS CAUSES THE CURRENT TO FLOW FROM THE HTR FUSE "
TERMINAL 5 OF THE HEATER RELAY "TERMINAL 4 "TERMINAL 1 OF THE BLOWER MOTOR "TERMINAL 2 "TERMINAL 1 OF
THE BLOWER RESISTOR "TERMINAL 4 "GROUND, CAUSING THE BLOWER MOTOR TO ROTATE AT LOW SPEED.
*MEDIUM SPEED OPERATION (OPERATION AT M1, M2)
WHEN THE BLOWER SW IS MOVED TO M1 POSITION, THE CURRENT FLOWING TO TERMINAL 5 OF THE BLOWER SW "
TERMINAL 6 "GROUND, TURNS THE HEATER RELAY ON. THIS CAUSES THE CURRENT TO FLOW FROM THE HTR FUSE "
TERMINAL 5 OF THE HEATER RELAY "TERMINAL 4 "TERMINAL 1 OF THE BLOWER MOTOR "TERMINAL 2 "TERMINAL 1 OF
THE BLOWER RESISTOR "TERMINAL 2 "TERMINAL 1 OF THE BLOWER SW "TERMINAL 6 "GROUND. THIS TIME, THE
BLOWER RESISTANCE OF THE BLOWER RESISTOR IS LESS THAN AT LOW SPEED, SO THE BLOWER MOTOR ROTATES AT
MEDIUM LOW SPEED.
WHEN THE BLOWER SW IS MOVED TO M2 POSITION, CURRENT FLOWING THROUGH THE MOTOR FLOWS FROM TERMINAL 1 OF
THE BLOWER RESISTOR "TERMINAL 3 "TERMINAL 2 OF THE BLOWER SW "TERMINAL 6 "GROUND. THIS TIME,
RESISTANCE OF THE BLOWER RESISTOR IS LESS THAN AT M1 POSITION, SO THE BLOWER MOTOR ROTATES AT MEDIUM HIGH
SPEED.
*HIGH SPEED OPERATION
WHEN THE BLOWER SW IS MOVED TO HI POSITION, THE CURRENT FLOWS TO TERMINAL 5 OF THE BLOWER SW "TERMINAL 6
"GROUND AND TURNS THE HEATER RELAY ON.
THIS CAUSES THE CURRENT TO FLOW FROM THE HTR FUSE TO TERMINAL 5 OF THE HEATER RELAY "TERMINAL 4 "
TERMINAL 1 OF THE BLOWER MOTOR "TERMINAL 2 "TERMINAL 8 OF THE BLOWER SW "TERMINAL 6 "GROUND, CAUSING
THE BLOWER MOTOR TO ROTATE AT HIGH SPEED.
A 3 A/C DUAL PRESSURE SW
1-4 : OPEN WITH THE PRESSURE LESS THAN 2.0 KG/CM2 (30 PSI, 206 KPA) OR ABOVE 32 KG/CM2 (384 PSI, 2648 KPA)A12 A/C AMPLIFIER
12-5 : CONTINUITY WITH THE A/C CONTROL SW ON AND THE IGNITION SW AT ON POSITION
13-GROUND : ALWAYS CONTINUITY
05-GROUND : ALWAYS CONTINUITY
02-GROUND : APPROX. 12 VOLTS WITH THE IGNITION SW ON
A14 A/C THERMISTOR
1-2 : APPROX. 2341 234 W AT 15C (59F)
B 4 BLOWER RESISTOR
1-3 : APPROX. 0.4 W
1-2 : APPROX. 1.1 W
1-4 : APPROX. 2.8 W
B 5 BLOWER SW
5-6 : CONTINUITY WITH THE BLOWER SW AT LO, M1, M2 OR HI POSITION
1-6 : CONTINUITY WITH THE BLOWER SW AT M1 POSITION
2-6 : CONTINUITY WITH THE BLOWER SW AT M2 POSITION
8-6 : CONTINUITY WITH THE BLOWER SW AT HI POSITION
: PARTS LOCATION
CODESEE PAGECODESEE PAGECODESEE PAGE
A 228B 430I 229
A 328B 530J 331
A1230D 330J 431
A1330E 631J10A31
A1430F 728J11B31
B 330F 831
: RELAY BLOCKS
CODESEE PAGERELAY BLOCKS (RELAY BLOCK LOCATION)
625R/B NO. 6 (ENGINE COMPARTMENT LEFT)
SYSTEM OUTLINE
SERVICE HINTS