ignition diagnosis TOYOTA RAV4 1996 Service Repair Manual

S02459
− DIAGNOSTICSENGINE
DI−5
1996 RAV4 (RM447U) Terminal No.
Connection / Voltage or ResistanceCondition
2Bus  Line / Pulse generationDuring transmission
4Chassis Ground / ↔ Body Ground 1 Ω or lessAlways
5Signal Ground / ↔ Body Ground 1 Ω or lessAlways
16Battery Positive / ↔ Body Ground 9 ∼ 14VAlways
HINT:
If your display shows ”UNABLE TO CONNECT TO VEHICLE”
when you have connected the cable of the OBDII scan tool or
TOYOTA hand−held tester to DLC3, turned the ignition switch
ON and operated the scan tool, there is a problem on the ve-
hicle side or tool side.
If communication is normal when the tool is connected to
another vehicle, inspect 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.
2. INSPECT DIAGNOSIS (Normal Mode)
(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.
(2) When the engine is started, the MIL should go off.
If the lamp remains on,the diagnosis system has
detected a malfunction or abnormality in the sys-
tem.
(b) Check the DTC.
NOTICE:
TOYOTA hand−held tester only:
When the diagnosis system is switched from normal mode
to check mode, it erases all DTC and freezed frame data re-
corded in normal mode. So before switching modes, al-
ways check the DTC and freezed frame data, and note them
down.
(1) Prepare the OBDII scan tool (complying with SAE
J1978) or TOYOTA hand−held tester.
(2) Connect the OBDII scan tool or TOYOTA hand−
held tester to DLC3 at the lower of the instrument
panel.
(3) Turn the ignition switch ON and turn the OBDII scan
tool or TOYOTA hand−held tester switch ON.
(4) Use the OBDII scan tool or TOYOTA hand−held tes-
ter to check the DTC and freezed frame data, note
them down.
(5) See page DI−14 to confirm the details of the
DTC.

FI3605
ONFlashing
0.13 Seconds OFF
DI−6
− DIAGNOSTICSENGINE
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
NOTICE:
When simulating symptoms with an OBDII scan tool (Ex-
cluding TOYOTA hand−held tester) to check the DTC, use
normal mode. For codes on the DTC chart subject to ”2 trip
detection logic”, turn the ignition switch OFF after the
symptom is simulated the first time. Then repeat the simu-
lation process again. When the problem has been simu-
lated twice, the MIL lights up and the DTC are recorded in
the ECM.
3. INSPECT DIAGNOSIS (Check Mode)
HINT:
TOYOTA Hand−Held Tester only:
Compared to the normal mode, the check mode has an in-
creased sensitivity 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.
Transmission in park or neutral position.
Air conditioning switched OFF.
(2) Turn ignition switch OFF.
(3) Prepare the TOYOTA hand−held tester.
(4) Connect the TOYOTA hand−held tester to DLC3 at
the lower of the instrument panel.
(5) Turn the ignition switch ON and push the TOYOTA
hand−held tester main switch ON.
(6) Switch the TOYOTA hand−held tester normal mode
to check mode. (Check that the MIL flashes.)
(7) Start the engine. (The MIL goes out after the engine
starts.)
(8) Simulate the conditions of the malfunction de-
scribed by the customer.
NOTICE:
Leave the ignition switch ON until you have checked the
DTC, etc.
(9) After simulating the malfunction conditions, use the
TOYOTA hand−held tester diagnosis selector to
check the DTC 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 diagnostic codes, etc. are erased.

P19750
Knock Sensor 1
E1 KNKECM
10
E5 B
1 DI−56
− DIAGNOSTICSENGINE
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
DTC P0325 Knock Sensor 1 Circuit Malfunction
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
A knock sensor is fitted to the cylinder block to detect engine knocking. This sensor contains a piezoelectric
element which generates a voltage when it becomes deformed, which occurs when the cylinder block vi-
brates due to knocking. If engine knocking occurs, ignition timing is retarded to suppress it.
DTC No.DTC Detecting ConditionTrouble Area
P0325No knock sensor 1 signal to ECM with engine speed 1,200 rpm
or more (2 trip detection logic)Open or short in knock sensor 1 circuit
Knock sensor 1 (looseness)
ECM
If the ECM detects the above diagnosis conditions, it operates the fail safe function in which the corrective
retard angle value is set to the maximum value.
WIRING DIAGRAM
DI3ZP−01

Q08848
DI−128
− DIAGNOSTICSAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A241E)
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
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 page DI−127).
*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 lights up 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 de-
tected a malfunction 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
013 sec. ON
OFF
− DIAGNOSTICSAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A241E)
DI−129
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
(5) See page DI−138 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.

Q08848
DI−174
− DIAGNOSTICSAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A540H)
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
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.
− DIAGNOSTICSAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A540H)
DI−175
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
(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.

R10638
DI98E−01
R06980
Short Pin
DLC1
F15316
E1
Tc DLC1
R01346
0.25 sec.
0.25 sec.
ON
OFF
ON
OFF0.5 sec.
4 sec.1.5
sec.2.5 sec.
Code 11Code 21
2 sec.
0.5 sec.
Codes 11 and 21Normal Code DI−234
− DIAGNOSTICSANTI−LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
PRE−CHECK
1. DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM
(a) Check the indicator.
When the ignition switch is turned ON, check that the ABS
warning light goes on for 3 seconds.
HINT:
If the indicator check result is not normal, proceed to trouble-
shooting for the ABS warning light circuit (See page DI−275).
(b) Check the DTC.
(1) Turn the ignition switch ON.
(2) Disconnect the short pin from the DLC1.
(3) Using SST, connect terminals Tc and E1 of the
DLC1.
SST 09843−18020
(4) Read the DTC from the ABS warning light on the
combination meter.
HINT:
If no code appears, inspect the diagnostic circuit or ABS
warning light circuit (See page DI−278 or DI−275).
As an example, the blinking patterns for normal code and
codes 11 and 21 are shown in the illustration.
(5) Codes are explained in the code table on page
DI−242.
(6) After completing the check, disconnect terminals Tc
and E1, and turn off the display.
If 2 or more malfunctions are indicated at the same time, the
lowest numbered DTC will be displayed 1st.

BR3890
R06980
Short Pin
DLC1
N09348
Interface Box
Harness VehicleTOYOTA
Tester Hand−held
TOYOTA Break−out−box
− DIAGNOSTICSANTI−LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
DI−235
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
(c) Clear the DTC.
(1) Using SST, connect terminals Tc and E1 of the
DLC1.
SST 09843−18020
(2) Disconnect the short pin from the DLC1.
(3) Turn the ignition switch ON.
(4) Clear the DTC stored in ECU by depressing the
brake pedal 8 or more times within 3 seconds (4WD
models) or 5 seconds (2WD models).
(5) Check that the warning light shows the normal
code.
(6) Remove the SST from the terminals of the DLC1.
SST 09843−18020
(7) Connect the short pin to the DLC1.
HINT:
4WD vehicles:
Cancellation can also be done by removing the ECU−B fuse,
but in this case, other memory systems will also canlelled out.
(d) Using TOYOTA break−out−box and TOYOTA hand−held
tester, measure the ECU terminal values.
(1) Turn the ignition switch OFF.
(2) Hook up the TOYOTA hand−held tester and TOYO-
TA break−out−box to the vehicle.
(3) Turn the ignition switch ON.
(4) Read the ECU input / output values by following the
prompts on the tester screen.
HINT:
TOYOTA hand−held tester has a ”Snapshot” function. This re-
cords the measured values and is effective in the diagnosis of
intermittent problems. Please refer to the TOYOTA hand−held
tester / TOYOTA break−out−box operators manual for further
details.

N17436CRUISE Indicator Light
DI42I−02
BE4034
ON
OFF1.5 sec 0.5 secWarning
F02201Tc E1
DI−328
− DIAGNOSTICSCRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
PRE−CHECK
1. DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM
(a) Check the indicator.
(1) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(2) Check that the CRUISE MAIN indicator light comes
on when the cruise control main switch is pushed
ON, and that the indicator light goes off when the
main switch is pushed OFF.
HINT:
If the indicator check result is not normal, proceed to trouble-
shooting (See page BE−2) for the combination meter
section.
(b) Check the DTC.
HINT:
If a malfunction occurs in the vehicle speed sensors or actuator,
etc. during cruise control driving, the ECU actuates AUTO CAN-
CEL of the cruise control and blinks the CRUISE MAIN indicator
light to inform the driver of a malfunction. At the same time, the
malfunction is stored in memory as a DTC.
(c) Output of DTC using diagnosis check wire.
(1) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(2) Using SST, connect terminals Tc and E
1 of DLC1.
SST 09843−18020
(3) Read the DTC on the CRUISE MAIN indicator light.
HINT:
If the DTC is not output, inspect the diagnosis circuit (See
page DI−374).
As an example, the blinking patterns for codes; normal,
11 and 21 are shown in the illustration.