TOYOTA RAV4 1996 Service Repair Manual

DI40R−02
Vehicle Brought to Workshop
Customer Problem Analysis
Check DTC and Freeze Frame Data (Pre−check)
Record or Print DTC and Freeze Frame Data P.
DI−173
Clear DTC and Freeze Frame Data P. DI−173
Visual Inspection
Setting the Check Mode Diagnosis P.
DI−173
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Items insideare titles of pages in this manual, with the
page number indicated in the bottom portion. See the indicated
pages for detailed explanations.

Connect the OBD II scan tool or TOYOTA hand−held tester to DLC3.
If your display shows ”UNABLE TO CONNECT TO VEHICLE” when you have connected the
scan tool / TOYOTA hand−held tester, inspect DLC3 P.
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3
4
5
6
Symptom does not occur
Problem Symptom Confirmation8
7Symptom Simulation
P. I N−XXX
Symptom occurs
DTC CheckP. DI−173OK Code11Preliminary Check
P.
DI−173
DTC Chart
P. DI−189Mechanical System Test
P.
DI−173
Manual Shifting Test
P.
DI−173 OK
OK
Chapter 1
(Electronic)Chapter 2
(On−Vehicle)OKChapter 3
(Off−Vehicle)OK Matrix Chart of Problems Symptoms − P. DI−192
Circuit
Inspection O/D Cancel Signal Circuit Check
 Stop Light Signal Check
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Parts Inspection
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Identification of ProblemRepairConfirmation TestEnd
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15 16
17 18 9
10
P. DI−192
P. DI−196 − DI−229 P. DI−172
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P. DI−192P. DI−192
Step 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 15, 18:
Diagnostic steps permitting the use of the TOYOTA
hand−held tester or TOYOTA brake−out−box.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A540H)
HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshoot in accordance with the procedure on the following pages.

DI40S−01
Transaxle Control
System Check SheetInspector ’s
Name:
Customer ’s Name
Registration No.
Registration Year
Frame No.
Date Vehicle
Brought InOdometer Readingkm
mile / /
/ /
Date Problem
Occurred
Frequency Prob-
lem Occurs?/ /
 Continuous  Intermittent ( times a day)
Symptoms
 Vehicle does not move (  Any position  Particular position )
 No up−shift (  1st → 2nd  2nd → 3rd  3rd → O/D )
 No down−shift (  O/D → 3rd  3rd → 2nd  2nd → 1st )
 Lock−up malfunction
 Shift point too high or too low
 Harsh engagement (  N → D  Lock−up  Any drive position )
 Slip or shudder
 No kick−down
 Others
Check ItemMalfunction
Indicator Lamp
DTC Check
1st Time
2nd Time Normal code  Malfunction code (Code )  Normal Remains ON
 Normal code  Malfunction code (Code ) DI−172
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CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS CHECK

DI40T−02
Q08848
Q08736
TOYOTA Hand−held Tester
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PRE−CHECK
1. DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM
(a) Description.
When troubleshooting OBDII vehicles, the only dif-
ference from the usual troubleshooting procedure
is that you connect the OBDII scan tool complying
with SAE J1978 or TOYOTA hand−held tester to the
vehicle, and read off various data output from the
vehicle’s ECM.
OBD ll regulations require that the vehicle’s on−
board computer lights up the Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (MIL) on the instrument panel when the com-
puter detects a malfunction in the computer itself or
in drive system components which affect the vehicle
emissions. In addition to the MIL lighting up when
a malfunction is detected, the applicable DTCs pre-
scribed by SAE J2012 are recorded in the ECM
memory (See page DI−14).
If the malfunction does not reoccur in 3 trips, the MIL goes off
but the DTCs remain recorded in the ECM memory.
To check the DTCs, connect the OBDII scan tool or
TOYOTA hand−held tester to the DLC3 on the ve-
hicle. The OBDII scan tool or TOYOTA hand−held
tester also enables you to erase the DTCs and
check freezed frame data and various forms of en-
gine data. (For operating instructions, see the OB-
DII scan tool’s instruction book.)
DTCs include SAE controlled codes and Manufac-
turer controlled codes.SAE controlled codes must
be set as prescribed by the SAE, while Manufactur-
er controlled codes can be set freely by the
manufacturer within the prescribed limits (See page
DI−189).

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The diagnosis system operates in normal mode
during normal vehicle use, and also has a check
mode for technicians to simulate malfunction symp-
toms and perform troubleshooting. Most DTCs use
2 trip detection logic (*) to prevent erroneous detec-
tion. By switching the ECM to check mode when
troubleshooting, the technician can cause the MIL
to light up for a malfunction that is only detected
once or momentarily (TOYOTA hand−held tester)
(See step 3).
*2 trip detection logic:
When a logic malfunction is first detected, the mal-
function is temporarily stored in the ECM memory.
If the same malfunction is detected again during the second test
drive, this second detection causes the MIL to light up.
2. Normal Mode:
INSPECT DIAGNOSIS
(a) Check the MIL.
(1) The MIL comes on when the ignition switch is turned
ON and the engine is not running.
HINT:
If the MIL does not light up, troubleshoot the combination meter
(See page BE−2).
(2) When the engine starts, the MIL should go off. If the
lamp remains on, the diagnosis system has a mal-
function or abnormality in the system.
(b) Check the DTC.
NOTICE:
TOYOTA hand−held tester only:
When the diagnostic system is switched from the normal
mode to the check mode, it erases all DTCs and freezed
frame data recorded in the normal mode. So before switch-
ing modes, always check the DTCs and freezed frame data,
and note them down.
(1) Prepare the OBD II scan tool (complying with SAE
J1978) or TOYOTA hand−held tester.
(2) Connect the OBD II scan tool or TOYOTA hand−
held tester to the DLC3.
(3) Turn the ignition switch ON and turn the OBD II scan
tool or TOYOTA hand−held tester switch ON.
(4) Use the OBD II scan tool or TOYOTA hand−held
tester to check the DTCs and freezed frame data.
Note them down (For operating instructions, see
the OBDII scan tool’s instruction book.).

FI3605
ON
OFF
0.13 sec.
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(5) See page DI−189 to confirm the details of the
DTCs.
NOTICE:
When simulating symptoms with an OBD II scan tool (ex-
cluding TOYOTA hand−held tester) to check the DTCs, use
the normal mode. For codes on the DTC chart subject to ”2
trip detection logic”, turn the ignition switch off after the
symptoms have been simulated for the first time. Then re-
peat the simulation process again. When the program has
been simulated twice, the MIL lights up and the DTCs are
recorded in the ECM.
3. Check Mode:
INSPECT DIAGNOSIS
HINT:
TOYOTA hand−held tester only:
Compared to the normal mode, the check mode has high sens-
ing ability to detect malfunctions.
Furthermore, the same diagnostic items which are detected in
the normal mode can also be detected in the check mode.
(a) Check the DTC.
(1) Initial conditions.
Battery positive voltage 11 V or more.
Throttle valve fully closed
Transaxle in the PARK position
Air conditioning switched off
(2) Prepare the TOYOTA hand−held tester.
(3) Connect the TOYOTA hand−held tester to the
DLC3.
(4) Turn the ignition switch ON and switch the TOYOTA
hand−held tester ON.
(5) Switch the TOYOTA hand−held tester from the nor-
mal mode to the check mode (Check that the MIL
flashes.).
(6) Start the engine (The MIL goes off after the engine
start.).
(7) Simulate the conditions of the malfunction de-
scribed by the customer.
NOTICE:
Leave the ignition switch ON until you have checked the
DTCs, etc.
(8) After simulating the malfunction conditions, use the
TOYOTA hand−held tester diagnosis selector to
check the DTCs and freezed frame data, etc.
HINT:
Take care not to turn the ignition switch OFF. Turning the ignition
switch off switches the diagnosis system from check mode to
normal mode, so all DTCs, etc. are erased.
(9) After checking the DTC, inspect the applicable cir-
cuit.

Q08495
DLC3 DI−176
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(b) Clear the DTC.
The following actions will erase the DTCs and
freezed frame data.
Operating the OBD II scan tool (complying with SAE
J1978) or TOYOTA hand−held tester to erase the
codes (See the OBD II scan tool’s instruction book
for operating instructions.).
NOTICE:
If the TOYOTA hand−held tester switches the ECM from the
normal mode to the check mode or vice−versa, or if the
ignition switch is turned from ON to ACC or OFF during the
check mode, the DTCs and freezed frame data will be
erased.
(c) Inspect the DLC3.
The vehicle’s ECM uses V.P.W. (Variable Pulse Width) for
communication to comply with SAE J1850. The terminal
arrangement of DLC3 complies with SAE J1962 and
matches the V.P.W. format.
Terminal No.Connection/Voltage or ResistanceCondition
2Bus  Line/Pulse generationDuring communication
4Chassis Ground − Body/1 Ω or lessAlways
5Signal Ground − Body/1 Ω or lessAlways
16Battery Positive − Body/9 − 14 V or 1 Ω or lessAlways
HINT:
If your display shows ”UNABLE TO CONNECT TO VEHICLE”
when you have connected the cable of the OBD II scan tool or
TOYOTA hand−held tester to the DLC3, turned the ignition
switch ON and operated the scan tool, there is a problem on the
vehicle side or tool side.
If communication is normal when the tool is connected to
another vehicle, inspect the DLC3 on the original vehicle.
If communication is still not possible when the tool is con-
nected to another vehicle, the problem is probably in the
tool itself, so consult the Service Department listed in the
tool’s instruction manual.

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4. CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS
TOYOTA hand−held tester only:
By putting the vehicle’s ECM in check mode, 1 trip detection logic is possible instead of 2 trip detection logic
and sensitivity to detect open circuits is increased. This makes it easier to detect intermittent problems.
(1) Clear the DTCs (See step 3).
(2) Set the check mode (See step 3).
(3) Do a simulation test (See page IN−30).
(4) Check the connector connection and terminal (See page IN−30).
(5) Visual check and contact pressure (See page IN−30).
(6) Handle the connector (See page IN−30).
5. PROBLEM SYMPTOM CONFIRMATION
Taking into consideration the results of the customer problem analysis, try to reproduce the symptoms of the
trouble. If the problem is that the transaxle does not up−shift, does down−shift, or the shift point is too high
or too low, conduct the following road test to confirm the automatic shift schedule and simulate the problem
symptoms.
6. ROAD TEST
NOTICE:
Perform the test at normal operating ATF temperature 50 − 80°C (122 − 176°F).
(a) D position test in NORM and PWR pattern ranges.
Shift into the D position and hold the accelerator pedal constant at the full throttle valve opening posi-
tion and check the following:
(1) 1 → 2, 2 → 3 and 3 → O/D up−shift should take place, and shift points should conform to those
shown in the automatic shift schedule (See page SS−34).
HINT:
There is not O/D up−shift and lock−up when the engine coolant temperature is below 60°C (140°F).
There is not lock−up when the vehicle speed is 10 km/h (6 mph) less than the set cruise control speed.
ProblemPossible cause
If there is no 1 → 2 up−shiftShift solenoid valve No. 2 stuck
1−2 shift valve is stuck
If there is no 2 → 3 up−shiftShift solenoid valve No. 1 is stuck
2−3 shift valve is stuck
If there is no 3 → O/D up−shift3−4 shift valve is stuck
If the shift point is defectiveThrottle valve, 1−2 shift valve, 2−3 shift valve, 3−4 shift valve etc., are defective
If the lock−up is defectiveShift solenoid valve SL is stuck
Lock−up relay valve is stuck
(2) In the same way, check the shock and slip at the 1 → 2, 2 → 3 and 3 → O/D up−shifts.
Evaluation:
ProblemPossible cause
If the shock is excessive
Line pressure is too high
Accumulator is defective
Check ball is defective
(3) Run at the D position lock−up or O/D gear and check for abnormal noises and vibration.
HINT:
The check for the cause of any abnormal noise and vibration must be made with extreme care as it could
also be due to loss of balance in the drive shaft, tire, torque converter clutch, etc.
(4) While running the D position, 2nd, 3rd and O/D gears, check to see that the possible kick−down
vehicle speed limits for 2 → 1, 3 → 2 and O/D → 3 kick−downs conform to those indicated on
the automatic shift schedule (See page SS−34).
(5) Check for abnormal shock and slip at kick−down.

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(6) Check for the lock−up mechanism.
Drive in the D position, O/D gear, at a steady speed (lock−up ON) of about 75 km/h (47
mph).
Lightly depress the accelerator pedal and check that the engine speed does not change
abruptly.
If there is a big jump in engine speed, there is no lock−up.
(b) 2 position test.
Shift into the 2 position and, while driving with the accelerator pedal held constantly at the full throttle
valve opening position, push in one of the pattern selectors and check on the following points.
(1) Check to see that the 1 → 2 up−shift takes place and that the shift point conforms to that shown
on the automatic shift schedule (See page SS−35).
(2) While running in the 2 points and 2nd gear, release the accelerator pedal and check the engine
braking effect.
Evaluation:
ProblemPossible cause
If these is no engine braking effect2nd coast brake is defective
(3) Check for abnormal noises during acceleration and deceleration, and for shock at up−shift and
down−shift.
(c) L position test.
(1) While running in the L position, check to see that there in no up−shift to 2nd gear.
(2) While running in the L position, release the accelerator pedal and check the engine braking ef-
fect.
Evaluation:
ProblemPossible cause
If these is no engine braking effect1st and reverse brake defective
(3) Check for abnormal noises during acceleration and deceleration.
(d) R position test.
Shift into the R position and, while starting at full throttle, check for slipping.
CAUTION:
Before conducting this test ensure that the test area is free from personnel an obstructions.
(e) P position test.
Stop the vehicle on a gradient (more than 5°) and after shifting into the P position, release the parking
brake. Then check to see that the parking lock pawl holds the vehicle in place.

Q06070
D02315
OK if hot
Add if hot
D00697
Ok if hot
Add if hot
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7. BASIC INSPECTION
(a) Check the ATF level.
HINT:
The vehicle must have been driven so that the engine and
transaxle are at normal operating temperature.
ATF temperature: 70 − 80°C (158 − 176°F)
(1) Park the vehicle on a level surface, set the parking
brake.
(2) With the engine idling and the brake pedal de-
pressed, shift the shift lever into each gear from the
P position to L position smoothly and return to the
P position.
(3) Pull out the transaxle dipstick and wipe it clean.
(4) Push it back fully into the pipe.
(5) Pull it out and check that the fluid level is in the HOT
range.
If the level is at the low side of the hot range, add fluid.
Fluid type: ATF type T or equivalent
NOTICE:
Do not overfill.
(b) Check the transfer oil level.
(1) Park the vehicle on a level surface, set the parking
brake.
(2) Pull out the transfer dipstick and wipe it clean.
(3) Push it back fully into the pipe.
(4) Pull it out and check the oil level, as shown in the il-
lustration.
Oil grade: API GL−5
Oil viscosity: SAE 75W−90

D00698
: ATF Type T
: Gear Oil
Transaxle Oil Level Gauge
Transaxle Oil Level Gauge
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NOTICE:
Do not overfill.
(c) Check the fluid condition.
If the fluid smells burnt or is black, replace it.