Last Modified: 01-30-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001EV4G
Model Year Start: 2019 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [11/2018 - 10/2022]
Title: BRAKE CONTROL / DYNAMIC CONTROL SYSTEMS: ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED BRAKE SYSTEM (w/ Vacuum Brake Booster): Downhill Assist Control Indicator Light does not Come ON; 2019 - 2022 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 10/2022]

Downhill Assist Control Indicator Light does not Come ON

DESCRIPTION

Even if the downhill assist control switch is pressed, the downhill assist control indicator light blinks and downhill assist control does not activate under the following conditions:

  • 1st gear of S mode or not R.
  • The vehicle speed is 25 km/h (16 mph) or more.
  • The brake system is malfunctioning.
  • Temperature of the brake actuator assembly increases and the downhill assist control is temporarily canceled.

WIRING DIAGRAM

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

After replacing the skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly), perform acceleration sensor zero point calibration and store system information memorization.

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PROCEDURE

1.

INSPECT INTEGRATION CONTROL AND PANEL ASSEMBLY

(a) Turn the ignition switch off.

(b) Remove the downhill assist control switch (integration control and panel assembly).

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(c) Inspect the downhill assist control switch (integration control and panel assembly).

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OK:

The downhill assist control switch operates normally.

NG

REPLACE INTEGRATION CONTROL AND PANEL ASSEMBLY

OK

2.

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY - INTEGRATION CONTROL AND PANEL ASSEMBLY)

(a) Disconnect the A39 skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) connector.

(b) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

A39-8 (HDCS) - G32-19 (B)

Always

Below 1 Ω

A39-8 (HDCS) or G32-19 (B) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

G32-16 (E) - Body ground

Always

Below 1 Ω

NG

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

OK

3.

INSPECT COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY

(a) Turn the ignition switch off.

(b) Perform Active Test of the combination meter assembly using the Techstream.

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Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test

Tester Display

Downhill Assist Control Indicator

(c) Check the combination meter assembly.

OK:

The Downhill assist control indicator light turns on or off in accordance with the Techstream.

OK

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NG

INSPECT METER / GAUGE SYSTEM