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AX0T7−02
Z19320
STPSLS
+
P2
IG
ACC
KLS
+EP1
P
SLS−
Wire Harness Side ABC
AT5027
AT5029
Battery AX−12
− AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A241E)SHIFT LOCK SYSTEM
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT SHIFT LOCK CONTROL ECU
Using a voltmeter, measure the voltage at each terminal.
HINT:
Do not disconnect the ECU connector.
ConnectorTerminalMeasuring conditionVoltage (V)
A
5 − 4 (ACC − E)Ignition switch ACC10 − 14
1 − 4 (IG − E)Ignition switch ON10 − 14
2 − 4 (STP − E)Depress brake pedal10 − 14
6 − 4 (KLS+ − E)
2. Ignition switch ACC and P position0
3. Ignition switch ACC and except P position7.5 − 11
4. (After−approx. 1 second)5.5 − 10
B1 − 2 (SLS+ − SLS−)
1. Ignition switch ON and P position0
2. Depress brake pedal8.5 − 14
3. Except P position0
C
1 − 2 (P1 − P)1. Ignition switch ON, P position and depress brake pedal0
2. Shift except P position under condition above10 − 14
3 − 2 (P2 − P)1. Ignition switch ACC and P position10 − 14
2. Shift except P position under condition above0
2. INSPECT SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID
(a) Disconnect the solenoid connector.
(b) Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between the
terminals.
Standard resistance: 26 − 33 Ω
If resistance value is not as specified, replace the solenoid.
(c) Apply battery positive voltage between the terminals.
Check that the solenoid can be heard operating.
If solenoid operation is not as specified, replace the solenoid.
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Q09052
21
Q09053
21
Z193392 (P)1 (P2)
3 (P1)
− AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A241E)SHIFT LOCK SYSTEM
AX−13
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
3. INSPECT KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID
(a) Disconnect the solenoid connector.
(b) Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between the
terminals.
Standard resistance: 12.5 − 16.5 Ω
If resistance value is not as specified, replace the solenoid.
(c) Apply battery positive voltage between the terminals.
Check that the solenoid can be heard operating.
If solenoid operation is not as specified, replace the solenoid.
4. INSPECT SHIFT LOCK CONTROL SWITCH
Inspect that there is continuity between each terminal.
Shift positionTester connectionSpecified value
P position (Release button
is not pushed)2 − 3 (P − P1)Continuity
P position (Release button
is pushed)2 − 3 (P − P1)
2 − 1 (P − P2)Continuity
R, N, D, 2, L position2 − 1 (P − P2)Continuity
If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.
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AX0ZJ−02
Z19320
STPSLS
+
P2
IG
ACC
KLS
+EP1
P
SLS−
Wire Harness Side ABC
AT5027
AT5029
Battery AX−16
− AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A540H)SHIFT LOCK SYSTEM
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT SHIFT LOCK CONTROL ECU
Using a voltmeter, measure the voltage at each terminal.
HINT:
Do not disconnect the ECU connector.
ConnectorTerminalMeasuring conditionVoltage (V)
A
1 − 3 (ACC − E)IG SW ACC10 − 14
5 − 3 (IG − E)IG SW ON10 − 14
4 − 3 (STP − E)Depress brake pedal10 − 14
2 − 3
(KLS+ − E)
3. IG SW ACC and shift lever at P position0
4. Shift lever at R, N, D, 2, L position7.5 − 11
5. (after approx 1 second)5.5 − 10
B2 − 1
(SLS+ − SLS−)
1. IG SW ON and shift lever at P position0
2. Depress brake pedal8.5 − 14
3. Except P position0
C
3 − 2
(P1 − P)1. IG SW ON, shift lever at P position and depress brake
pedal0
2. Shift except P position under condition above10 − 14
1 − 2
(P2 − P)1. IG SW ACC and shift lever at P position10 − 14
2. Shift except P position under condition above0
2. INSPECT SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID
(a) Disconnect the solenoid connector.
(b) Using an ohmmeter, measure resistance between the ter-
minals.
Standard resistance: 26 − 33 Ω
If resistance value is not as specified, replace the solenoid.
(c) Apply battery positive voltage between the terminals.
Check that the solenoid can be heard operating.
If the solenoid does not operated, replace the solenoid.
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Q09052
21
Q09053
21
Z193392 (P)1 (P2)
3 (P1)
− AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A540H)SHIFT LOCK SYSTEM
AX−17
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
3. INSPECT KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID
(a) Disconnect the solenoid connector.
(b) Using an ohmmeter, measure resistance between the ter-
minals.
Standard resistance: 12.5 − 16.5 Ω
If resistance value is not as specified, replace the solenoid.
(c) Apply battery positive voltage between the terminals.
Check that the solenoid can be heard operating.
If the solenoid does not operated, replace the solenoid.
4. INSPECT SHIFT LOCK CONTROL SWITCH
Inspect that there is continuity between each terminal.
Shift positionTester connectionSpecified value
P position (Release button
is not pushed)2 − 3
(P − P1)Continuity
P position (Release button
is pushed)
2 − 3
(P − P1)
2 − 1
(P − P2)
Continuity
R, N, D, 2, L position2 − 1
(P − P2)Continuity
If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.
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N11771
1
82 3
4
65 7
BE0J4−04
Z10028
1
2
OFF
ON
N01923
N01924
N01925
− BODY ELECTRICALIGNITION SWITCH AND KEY UNLOCK WARNING
SWITCHBE−11
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT IGNITION SWITCH CONTINUITY
Switch positionTester connectionSpecified condition
LOCK−No continuity
ACC2 − 3Continuity
ON2 − 3 − 4, 6 − 7Continuity
START1−2−4, 6−7−8Continuity
If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.
2. INSPECT KEY UNLOCK WARNING SWITCH CONTI-
NUITY
Switch positionTester connectionSpecified condition
SW OFF
(Key removed) −No continuity
SW ON (Key set)1 − 2Continuity
If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.
3. Key Unlock Warning System:
INSPECT INTEGRATION RELAY OPERATION
(a) Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal
A1.
(b) Connect the negative (−) lead from the battery to termi-
nals A5, A6 and A10.
(c) Check the buzzer sounds.
(d) Disconnect the negative (−) lead from the battery to termi-
nals A6.
(e) Check that the buzzer stops sounding.
(f) Connect the negative (−) lead from the battery to termi-
nals A6.
(g) Disconnect the negative (−) lead from the battery to termi-
nals A5.
(h) Check that the buzzer stops sounding.
If operation is not as specified, replace the relay.
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BE1MW−01
Z17623
HEAD
TA I L
OFFRight
LeftFlash
8
7
17 16
1413
Z13558
3
4
21
3
4 2
1
Z05657
3 21 3
21
55
− BODY ELECTRICALHEADLIGHT AND TAILLIGHT SYSTEM
BE−15
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH CONTINUITY
Switch positionTester connectionSpecified condition
OFF−No continuity
TAIL14 − 16Continuity
HEAD13 − 14 − 16Continuity
If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.
2. INSPECT HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH CONTINU-
ITY
Switch positionTester connectionSpecified condition
Flash7 − 8 − 16Continuity
Low beam16 − 17Continuity
High beam7 − 16Continuity
If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.
3. INSPECT HEADLIGHT CONTROL RELAY CONTINU-
ITY
ConditionTester connectionSpecified condition
Constant3 − 4Continuity
Apply B+ between
terminals 3 and 4.1 − 2Continuity
If continuity is not as specified, replace the relay.
4. INSPECT TAILLIGHT CONTROL RELAY CONTINUITY
ConditionTester connectionSpecified condition
Constant1 − 2Continuity
Apply B+ between
terminals 1 and 2.3 − 5Continuity
If continuity is not as specified, replace the relay.
5. Light−on Warning System:
INSPECT INTEGRATION RELAY OPERATION
(a) Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal
1 and 12, the negative (−) lead to terminals 10.
(b) Check that the buzzer sounds when the negative (−) lead
from the battery is connected to terminal 6.
If operation is not as specified, replace the relay.
6. INSPECT DOOR COURTESY SWITCH CONTINU-
ITY(See pageBE−22)
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BE0JA−01
Z17622
Right
Left
1 2 3
Z07679
2 4
5 1 3
7 96
8 10
BE1843
3
2
1 BE−20
− BODY ELECTRICALTURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING SYSTEM
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT TURN SIGNAL SWITCH CONTINUITY
Switch positionTester connectionSpecified condition
Left turn1 − 2Continuity
Neutral−No continuity
Right turn2 − 3Continuity
If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.
2. INSPECT HAZARD WARNING SWITCH CONTINUITY
Switch positionTester connectionSpecified condition
Switch OFF7 − 10Continuity
Switch ON4 − 5 − 6 − 9
7 − 8Continuity
Illumination circuit2 − 3Continuity
If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.
3. INSPECT TURN SIGNAL FLASHER OPERATION
(a) Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal
2 and the negative (−) lead to terminal 3.
(b) Connect the 2 turn signal light bulbs parallel to each other
to terminals 1 and 3, check that the bulbs flash.
HINT:
The turn signal lights should flash 60 or 120 times per minute.
If one of the front or rear turn signal lights has an open circuit,
the number of flashing will be more than 140 per minute.
If operation is not as specified, replace the flasher.
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N20863
WasherWasher
OFF
INT
LO
HI
2
7 8
17
1611
BE271−01
N17243
7
17
16
N17244
2 7
16
17
V03883
INT time control
switch position
Approx. 1 −3 sec.
Battery positive voltage
0 volt
Approx. 10 −15 sec.
Battery positive voltage
0 voltVoltage
FAST
SLOW
− BODY ELECTRICALWIPER AND WASHER SYSTEM
BE−29
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT FRONT WIPER SWITCH CONTINUITY
Switch positionTester connectionSpecified condition
OFF7 − 16Continuity
INT7 − 16Continuity
LO7 − 17Continuity
HI8 − 17Continuity
If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.
2. INSPECT FRONT WASHER SWITCH CONTINUITY
Switch positionTester connectionSpecified condition
OFF−No continuity
ON2 − 11Continuity
If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.
3. INSPECT INTERMITTENT WIPER OPERATION
(a) Turn the wiper switch to the INT position.
(b) Turn the intermittent time control switch to the FAST posi-
tion.
(c) Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal
17 and the negative (−) lead to terminal 16.
(d) Connect the positive (+) lead from the voltmeter to termi-
nal 7 and the negative (−) lead to terminal 16, check that
the meter needle indicates battery positive voltage.
(e) After connecting terminal 2 to terminal 17, connect to ter-
minal 16.
(f) Then, check that the voltage rises from 0 V to battery posi-
tive voltage within the times, as shown in the table.
If operation is not as specified, replace the switch.