TOYOTA RAV4 1996 Service User Guide

3. Check ABS control relay. See SOLENOID RELAY SECTION under ABS CONTROL RELAY under
COMPONENT TESTS. Replace as necessary. If ABS control relay is okay, go to next step.
4. Check for open or short circuit in wiring harness between ABS control relay and ABS ECU. Repair as
necessary. See WIRING DIAGRAMS
. If circuit is okay, go to next step.
5. Clear DTCs and then recheck for DTCs. See RETRIEVING DTCS
under DIAGNOSIS & TESTING. If
same DTC is output after DTC is cleared, check contact condition of each connection. Repair as
necessary. If connections are okay, replace ABS ECU. See ABS ECU
under REMOVAL &
INSTALLATION.
Fig. 4: Testing ABS Control (Solenoid) Relay Power/Ground Circuits

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DTC 13 & DTC 14: ABS CONTROL (MOTOR) RELAY CIRCUIT
Circuit Description
ABS control relay supplies power to ABS pump motor. While ABS is activated, ABS ECU switches ABS
control relay on and operates ABS pump motor. If malfunction occurs in ABS control relay circuit, ABS ECU
cuts off current to ABS control rela
y and prohibits ABS control.
SRLRA17-14Brown/Red
SRLHA17-15Brown/White
SRRRA16-12Green/Yellow
SRRHA16-11Green/Black
SFLRA16-6Blue/White
SFLHA16-5Blue/Red
SFRRA17-1Red/Green
SFRHA17-2Red/White

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DTC Detecting Condition
Detection of any of the following conditions may set DTC 13 or DTC 14 if condition occurs for .2 seconds or
more:
If voltage at ABS control relay connector terminal A8-4 is less than 1.5 volts, and voltage at connector
terminal A8-2 is zero volts, DTC 13 may set.
If voltage at ABS control relay connector terminal A8-4 is 10-14 volts, and voltage at connector terminal
A8-2 is 10-14 volts, DTC 14 may set.
Diagnostic Procedure
1. Disconnect ABS control relay connector A8, located in engine compartment at front of vehicle. See Fig.
1 . Measure voltage between ground and motor relay connector terminal A8-1. See Fig. 5 . If voltage is
10-14 volts, go to next step. If voltage is not 10-14 volts, repair wiring harness between battery and motor
relay. See WIRING DIAGRAMS
.
2. Disconnect 2 ABS actuator connectors. Check for continuity on Blue/Red wire between ABS actuator
connector terminal A7-2 and ABS control relay connector terminal A8-2. Also check for continuity on
Blue/Red wire between ABS actuator connector terminal A7-3 and ABS ECU connector terminal A16-
10. See Fig. 5
. Continuity should exist. If continuity is not present on either wire, repair open circuit on
affected wire between ABS control relay and ABS ECU. If continuity is present on both wires, go to next
step.
3. Check resistance between ABS actuator terminals A7-2 and A7-3. Resistance should be 26-40 ohms. If
resistance is as specified, go to next step. If resistance is not as specified, replace ABS actuator.
4. Check ABS control relay. See MOTOR RELAY SECTION
under ABS CONTROL RELAY under
COMPONENT TESTS. Replace relay as necessary. If relay tests okay, go to next step.
5. Check for open or short circuit in wiring harness between ABS control relay and ABS ECU. Repair as
necessary. See WIRING DIAGRAMS
. If circuit is okay, go to next step.
6. Clear DTCs and then recheck for DTCs. See RETRIEVING DTCS
under DIAGNOSIS & TESTING. If
same DTC is output after DTC is cleared, check contact condition of each connection. Repair as
necessar
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Fig. 5: Testing Circuit Between ABS ECU & ABS Control (Motor) Relay
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DTC 21, DTC 22, DTC 23 & DTC 24: ABS ACTUATOR SOLENOID CIRCUIT
Circuit Description
This solenoid turns on when signals are received from ABS ECU and controls pressure acting on calipers/wheel
cylinders, thus controlling braking force. If malfunction occurs in actuator solenoid circuit, ABS ECU cuts off
current to ABS control relay and prohibits ABS control.
DTC Detecting Conditions
If the following conditions continue for .05 seconds or more, DTC will set. Voltage at ABS control relay
connector terminal A9-1 is less than 1.5 volts, and one of the following conditions is met:
If power transistor of ABS ECU is on, and voltage at terminal SFRR or terminal SFRH is zero volts or
battery voltage is detected, DTC 21 will set.
If power transistor of ABS ECU is on, and voltage at terminal SFLR or terminal SFLH is zero volts or
battery voltage is detected, DTC 22 will set.
If power transistor of ABS ECU is on, and voltage at terminal SRRR or terminal SRRH is zero volts or
battery voltage is detected, DTC 23 will set.
If power transistor of ABS ECU is on, and voltage at terminal SRLR or terminal SRLH is zero volts or
battery voltage is detected, DTC 24 will set.
Diagnostic Procedure
1. Disconnect 2 ABS actuator connectors. Check continuity between actuator connector terminal A7- 4 and
actuator connector terminals A6-1 through A6-8. See Fig. 6
. Continuity should exist at each pair of
terminals. Check resistance at each pair of terminals. Resistance should be 4.3 ohms for each solenoid
coil at terminals SFRR, SFLR, SRRR and SRLR. Resistance should be 8.8 ohms for each solenoid coil at
terminals SFRH, SFLH, SRRH and SRLH. See WIRING DIAGRAMS
. If continuity and resistance is
as specified, go to next step. If continuity and resistance is not as specified, replace ABS actuator.
2. Check for open or short circuit in wiring harness between ABS ECU and actuator. Repair as necessary.
See WIRING DIAGRAMS
. If circuits are okay, go to next step.
3. Clear DTCs and then recheck for DTCs. See RETRIEVING DTCS
under DIAGNOSIS & TESTING. If
same DTC is output after DTC is cleared, check contact condition of each connection. Repair as
necessar
y. If connections are okay, replace ABS ECU.

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Fig. 6: Testing ABS Actuator Solenoid Coils
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DTC 31, DTC 32, DTC 33 & DTC 34: SPEED SENSOR CIRCUIT
Circuit Description
Speed sensor detects wheel speed and sends appropriate signals to ABS ECU. These signals are used to control
ABS system. Front and rear sensor rotors each have 48 teeth. When rotor rotates, magnetic field emitted by
permanent magnet in speed sensor generates an AC voltage. Since frequency of this AC voltage changes in
direct proportion to speed of rotor, frequency is used by ABS ECU to detect speed of each wheel. If
malfunction occurs in speed sensor circuit, ABS ECU cuts off current to ABS control relay and prohibits ABS
control.
DTC Detecting Condition
Detection of any of the following conditions may set DTCs 31-34:
Vehicle speed is 6 MPH or more and pulses are not input for 30 seconds.
Momentary interruption of speed sensor signal occurs at least 7 times during one ignition cycle.
Abnormal fluctuation of speed sensor signals when vehicle speed is 12 MPH or more.
Diagnostic Procedure
NOTE: To determine which speed sensor circuit is malfunctioning, see DTC

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1. Disconnect front speed sensor connector. Measure resistance between speed sensor connector terminals.
Resistance should be 1.4-1.8 k/ohms. Measure resistance between ground and each speed sensor
connector terminal. Resistance should be one megohm or more. If resistance is as specified, go to step 3 .
If resistance is not as specified, replace speed sensor.
2. Disconnect rear speed sensor connector. Measure resistance between speed sensor connector terminals.
Resistance should be 1.28-1.48 k/ohms. Measure resistance between ground and each speed sensor
connector terminal. Resistance should be one megohm or more. If resistance is as specified, go to next
step. If resistance is not as specified, replace speed sensor.
3. Check for open or short circuit in wiring harness between affected speed sensor and ABS ECU. See
WIRING DIAGRAMS
. Repair as necessary. If wiring harness is okay, go to next step.
4. Check speed sensor installation. Ensure mounting bolt is tightened to specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS . Ensure zero clearance exists between sensor and front steering knuckle or rear axle
carrier. Replace speed sensor if necessary. If speed sensor installation is okay, check speed sensor signal.
See SPEED SENSOR DIAGNOSTICS
under DIAGNOSIS & TESTING. If signal is normal, go to next
step.
5. If oscilloscope is available, check speed sensor signal wave form. Remove ABS ECU. Do not disconnect
electrical connectors. Connect oscilloscope between GND terminal and terminals FR+, FL+, RR+ and
RL+ at ABS ECU connector. See Fig. 3
. Drive vehicle at 19 MPH and observe signal wave form. Signal
should be smooth and consistent without any irregular wave forms. If wave form is smooth and
consistent, replace ABS ECU. If wave form is not smooth and consistent, go to next step.
6. Check speed sensor rotor for missing teeth or damage. Check sensor tip for scratches, damage or foreign
objects. Replace components as necessary. If rotor and sensor are okay, replace ABS ECU.
DTC 37: TIRES OF DIFFERENT SIZE (2WD MODELS ONLY)
DTC Detecting Condition
Detection of the following condition may set DTC 37:
Driving vehicle at speed of more than 12 MPH for more than 20 seconds with one or 2 tires of different
sizes, 3 different times continuously will set DTC 37.
Diagnostic Procedure
Ensure vehicle tires are all the same size and correct size for vehicle. Replace tires as necessary. If tire size is
okay, replace ABS ECU.
DTC 41: LOW BATTERY VOLTAGE
Circuit Description
Circuit is power source for ABS ECU, which includes actuator. If malfunction occurs in power source circuit,
ABS ECU cuts off current to ABS control relay and prohibits ABS control. DEFINITIONS
under DIAGNOSIS & TESTING. For front speed sensor diagnosis,
start at step 1 . For rear speed sensor, start at step 2 .

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DTC Detecting Condition
Detection of the following condition may set DTC 41:
At vehicle speed of about 2 MPH or more, if voltage at ABS ECU terminal IG1 is less than 9.5 volts for
10 seconds or more, DTC 41 may set.
Diagnostic Procedure
1. Check charging system voltage. If voltage is 10-14 volts, system is okay. Go to next step. If voltage is not
10-14 volts, repair charging system. Ensure system fuses are okay.
2. Turn ignition off. Remove ABS ECU. Do not disconnect electrical connectors. Turn ignition switch to
ON position. Measure voltage between terminals IG1 and GND at ABS ECU harness connector. See Fig.
3 . If voltage is 10-14 volts, turn ignition off. Condition may be intermittent. Check ABS ECU connectors
for poor connection or damage. Repair as necessary. If connectors are okay, replace ABS ECU. If voltage
is not as specified, go to next step.
3. Measure resistance between ground and GND terminals at ABS ECU harness connector. See Fig. 3
. If
resistance is one ohm or less, go to next step. If resistance is more than one ohm, repair ground circuit
wiring. See WIRING DIAGRAMS
.
4. Remove ECU-IG fuse from instrument panel junction block. If fuse is blown, check for short circuit in all
wiring harnesses and components connected to ECU-IG fuse (ECM, A/C, cruise control, deceleration
sensor, combination meter, sun roof, shift lock, transmission pattern select switch). See WIRING
DIAGRAMS . Repair as necessary. If fuse is not blown, check for open circuit in wiring harness between
battery and ABS ECU. Repair as necessary.
DTC 43 & DTC 45: DECELERATION SENSOR MALFUNCTION (4WD MODELS ONLY)
DTC Detecting Conditions
Detection of the following conditions may set DTCs 43 or 45:
On 2-door models, if output voltage from deceleration sensor does not change for 16 consecutive times or
more when vehicle speed is decreased from 19 MPH to zero MPH, DTC 43 will set.
On 4-door models, after battery cables are connected, if input from deceleration sensor does not change at
one cycle (zero MPH to 19 MPH or more, then back to zero) for 16 consecutive times, DTC 43 will set.
When brake pedal is not depressed at vehicle speed of 3 MPH or more, and forward and backward force
(force of more than 0.4 "G") is detected for 30 seconds or more, DTC 43 will set.
On 2-door models, at vehicle speed of 19 MPH or more, if deceleration sensor output and vehicle
acceleration from wheel speed remains abnormally different for one minute or more, DTC 45 will set.
Diagnostic Procedure
1. Check deceleration sensor. See DECELERATION SENSOR CHECK under COMPONENT TESTS.
Replace sensor as necessary. If sensor is okay, go to next step.
2. Check for open or short circuit in wiring harness between deceleration sensor and ABS ECU. See
WIRING DIAGRAMS
. Repair as necessary. If wiring harness is okay, replace ABS ECU.

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DTC 44: DECELERATION SENSOR CIRCUIT (4WD MODELS ONLY)
Circuit Description
Deceleration sensor detects vehicle deceleration. Sensor signal is used in ABS control. If sensor functions
abnormally, ABS warning light will illuminate, but ABS will still operate.
DTC Detecting Conditions
Detection of the following conditions may set DTC 44:
On 2-door models, with ignition switch in ON position, and output voltage of terminals GL1 or GL2
remains 0.5 volts or less or 4.5 volts or more for more than one minute, DTC 44 will set.
On 2-door models, at vehicle speed of zero MPH, if outputs of terminals GL1 and GL2 remain
abnormally different for one minute or more, DTC 44 will set.
On 2-door models, if after ignition switch is turned to ON position, voltage at terminal VGS is 4.4 volts
or less, or 5.5 volts or more, and voltage continues for 1.2 seconds or more, DTC 44 will set.
On 4-door models, if an open or short circuit is detected in circuits GS1 or GS2 for one second, DTC 44
will set.
On 4-door models, after ignition switch is turned to ON position, a test signal is output at terminal GST.
During this time, if a trouble signal is detected for 0.5 seconds, DTC 44 will set.
Diagnostic Procedure
1. Check for open or short circuit in wiring harness between deceleration sensor and ABS ECU. Repair as
necessary. See WIRING DIAGRAMS
. If wiring harness is okay, go to next step.
2. Turn ignition off. Remove ABS ECU. Do not disconnect electrical connectors. Disconnect deceleration
sensor connector. Turn ignition switch to ON position. On 4-door models, go to next step. On 2-door
models, measure voltage between ground and terminals GL1, GL2 and VGS at ABS ECU harness
connector. See Fig. 3
. Voltage should be 0.5-4.5 volts at terminals GL1 and GL2. Voltage should be 4.5-
5.5 volts at terminal VGS. If voltage is as specified, check deceleration sensor. See DECELERATION
SENSOR CHECK under COMPONENT TESTS. If voltage is not as specified, replace ABS ECU.
3. On 4-door models, measure voltage between ground and terminals GS1, GS2 and GST at ABS ECU
harness connector. See Fig. 3
. Voltage should be 4-6 volts or 7-11 volts at terminal GS1. Voltage should
be 4-6 volts at terminal GS2. Voltage at terminal GST should pulse from 12 volts for 0.5 seconds to zero
volts, with a 1.5 second pause between pulses. If voltage is as specified, check deceleration sensor. See
DECELERATION SENSOR CHECK
under COMPONENT TESTS. If voltage is not as specified,
replace ABS ECU.
DTC 49: STOPLIGHT SWITCH
DTC Detection Condition
Detection of the following condition may set DTC 49:
Voltage at ABS ECU terminal STP is 1.2-1.7 volts and continues for 0.3 seconds or more.

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Diagnostic Procedure
1. Depress brake pedal and ensure brakelights illuminate. If brakelights illuminate, go to next step. If
brakelights do not illuminate, check stoplight switch adjustment. See STOPLIGHT SWITCH
under
ADJUSTMENTS. If stoplight switch adjustment is okay, locate and repair fault in stoplight circuit. See
WIRING DIAGRAMS
.
2. Turn ignition off. Remove ABS ECU. Do not disconnect electrical connectors. Measure voltage between
ground and terminal STP at ABS ECU harness connector when brake pedal is depressed. See Fig. 3
. If
voltage is 8-14 volts, stoplight switch circuit is okay at this time. If voltage is not 8-14 volts, go to next
step.
3. Check for open circuit in wiring harness between stoplight switch and ABS ECU. Repair as necessary.
See WIRING DIAGRAMS
. If wiring harness is okay, replace ABS ECU.
DTC 51: ABS PUMP MOTOR LOCKED
Circuit Description
If malfunction occurs in ABS pump motor, ABS ECU cuts off current to ABS control relay and prohibits ABS
control.
DTC Detection Condition
Detection of the following condition may set DTC 51:
ABS actuator pump motor is not operating properly during initial check.
Diagnostic Procedure
Disconnect ABS actuator connector A7. Connect jumper wires between battery positive terminal and actuator
terminal A7-2, and battery negative terminal to terminal A7-1. See Fig. 6
. Ensure pump motor operates. If
pump motor operates, check for open circuit in wiring harness between ABS control relay, actuator and ABS
ECU. Repair as necessary. See WIRING DIAGRAMS
. If pump motor does not operate, replace ABS
actuator.
COMPONENT TESTS
ABS CONTROL RELAY
Solenoid Relay Section
1. Check continuity between specified ABS control relay terminals. See Fig. 7 . Continuity should exist
between ABS control relay terminals A9-5 and A9-6. Continuity should not exist between terminals A9-2 NOTE: ABS control relay has both ABS solenoid relay and ABS motor relay integrated
into one component. Replace complete ABS control relay if either solenoid or
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and A9-5. Measure resistance between terminals A8-3 and A9-1. Resistance should be 80 ohms. Replace
ABS control relay if it does not test as described.
2. If relay tests as described, apply battery voltage and ground to ABS control relay terminals A8-3 and A9-
1. See Fig. 7
. Check continuity between terminals A9-2 and A9-5. Continuity should exist. Check
continuity between terminals A9-5 and A9-6. Continuity should not exist. Check for continuity between
terminals A9-4 and A9-5. If continuity does not exist, reverse test leads and recheck. If continuity still
does not exist, or if relay does not test as described, replace ABS control relay.
Fig. 7: Testing ABS Control Relay Continuity
- Solenoid Section
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