Last Modified: 05-08-2025 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001FYR6
Model Year Start: 2019 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [11/2018 - 12/2021]
Title: NETWORKING: CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): Open in Bus 1 Main Bus Line; 2019 - 2021 MY RAV4 [11/2018 - 12/2021]

Open in Bus 1 Main Bus Line

DESCRIPTION

There may be a short circuit between the CAN main bus wire and/or CAN branch wire when the resistance between terminals 23 (CA1H) and 8 (CA1L) of the central gateway ECU (network gateway ECU) is below 54 Ω.

Symptom

Trouble Area

Resistance between terminals 23 (CA1H) and 8 (CA1L) of central gateway ECU (network gateway ECU) is below 54 Ω.
  • Open in CAN main bus wire
  • Central gateway ECU (network gateway ECU)
  • No. 1 CAN junction terminal
  • No. 2 CAN junction connector
  • No. 8 CAN junction connector

This malfunction is not related to the lines of a CAN branch or to ECUs or sensors connected to a CAN branch.

WIRING DIAGRAM

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

CAUTION:

When performing the confirmation driving pattern, obey all speed limits and traffic laws.

NOTICE:

  • Because the order of diagnosis is important to allow correct diagnosis, make sure to begin troubleshooting using How to Proceed with Troubleshooting when CAN communication system related DTCs are output.

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  • Before measuring the resistance of the CAN bus, turn the ignition switch off and leave the vehicle for 1 minute or more without operating the key or any switches, or opening or closing the doors. After that, disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal and leave the vehicle for 10 minutes or more before measuring the resistance.
  • After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.

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  • Some parts must be initialized and set when replacing or removing and installing parts.

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  • After performing repairs, perform the DTC check procedure and confirm that the DTCs are not output again.

    DTC check procedure: Turn the ignition switch to ON and wait for 1 minute or more. Then operate the suspected malfunctioning system and drive the vehicle at 60 km/h (37 mph) or more for 5 minutes or more.

  • After the repair, perform the CAN bus check and check that all the ECUs and sensors connected to the CAN communication system are displayed as normal.

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HINT:

  • Operating the ignition switch, any switches or any doors triggers related ECU and sensor communication with the CAN, which causes resistance variation.
  • Even after DTCs are cleared, if a DTC is stored again after driving the vehicle for a while, the malfunction may be occurring due to vibration of the vehicle. In such a case, wiggling the ECUs or wire harness while performing the inspection below may help determine the cause of the malfunction.

PROCEDURE

1.

CHECK FOR OPEN IN CAN BUS WIRE (NO. 2 CAN JUNCTION CONNECTOR)

(a) Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

(b) Disconnect the No. 2 CAN junction connector.

*a

Front view of wire harness connector

(to No. 2 CAN Junction Connector)

*b

to No. 8 CAN Junction Connector

*c

to Central Gateway ECU (Network Gateway ECU)

-

-

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

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

Connected to

G102-3 (CANH) - G102-13 (CANL)

Cable disconnected from negative (-) battery terminal

108 to 132 Ω

No. 8 CAN junction connector

G102-8 (CANH) - G102-18 (CANL)

Cable disconnected from negative (-) battery terminal

108 to 132 Ω

Central gateway ECU (network gateway ECU)

Result

Proceed to

OK

A

NG (Central gateway ECU [network gateway ECU] CAN main wire)

B

NG (No. 8 CAN junction connector CAN main wire)

C
A

REPLACE NO. 2 CAN JUNCTION CONNECTOR
C

GO TO STEP 3

B

2.

CHECK FOR OPEN IN CAN BUS WIRE (CENTRAL GATEWAY ECU [NETWORK GATEWAY ECU] - NO. 2 CAN JUNCTION CONNECTOR)

(a) Reconnect the G102 No. 2 CAN junction connector.

(b) Disconnect the central gateway ECU (network gateway ECU) connector.

*a

Front view of wire harness connector

(to Central Gateway ECU [Network Gateway ECU])

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

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

G72-23 (CA1H) - G72-8 (CA1L)

Cable disconnected from negative (-) battery terminal

108 to 132 Ω
OK

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NG

REPAIR OR REPLACE CAN MAIN WIRE OR CONNECTOR (CENTRAL GATEWAY ECU [NETWORK GATEWAY ECU] - NO. 2 CAN JUNCTION CONNECTOR)

3.

CHECK FOR OPEN IN CAN BUS WIRE (NO. 8 CAN JUNCTION CONNECTOR)

(a) Reconnect the G102 No. 2 CAN junction connector.

(b) Disconnect the No. 8 CAN junction connector.

*a

Front view of wire harness connector

(to No. 8 CAN Junction Connector)

*b

to No. 2 CAN Junction Connector

*c

to No. 1 CAN Junction Terminal

-

-

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

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

Connected to

N53-1 (CANH) - N53-7 (CANL)

Cable disconnected from negative (-) battery terminal

108 to 132 Ω

No. 2 CAN junction connector

N53-4 (CANH) - N53-10 (CANL)

Cable disconnected from negative (-) battery terminal

108 to 132 Ω

No. 1 CAN junction terminal

Result

Proceed to

OK

A

NG (No. 1 CAN junction terminal CAN main wire)

B

NG (No. 2 CAN junction connector CAN main wire)

C
A

REPLACE NO. 8 CAN JUNCTION CONNECTOR
C

REPAIR OR REPLACE CAN MAIN WIRE OR CONNECTOR (NO. 8 CAN JUNCTION CONNECTOR - NO. 2 CAN JUNCTION CONNECTOR)
B

4.

CHECK FOR OPEN IN CAN BUS WIRE (NO. 1 CAN JUNCTION TERMINAL - NO. 8 CAN JUNCTION CONNECTOR)

(a) Reconnect the N53 No. 8 CAN junction connector.

(b) Disconnect the No. 1 CAN junction terminal connector.

*a

Front view of wire harness connector

(to No. 1 CAN Junction Terminal)

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

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

N54-3 (CANH) - N54-2 (CANL)

Cable disconnected from negative (-) battery terminal

108 to 132 Ω
OK

REPLACE NO. 1 CAN JUNCTION TERMINAL
NG

REPAIR OR REPLACE CAN MAIN WIRE OR CONNECTOR (NO. 1 CAN JUNCTION TERMINAL - NO. 8 CAN JUNCTION CONNECTOR)