| Last Modified: 05-08-2025 | 6.11:8.1.0 | Doc ID: RM100000001HH62 |
| Model Year Start: 2019 | Model: RAV4 | Prod Date Range: [02/2019 - 12/2021] |
| Title: METER / GAUGE / DISPLAY: METER / GAUGE SYSTEM: Meter Illumination is Always Dark; 2019 - 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [02/2019 - 12/2021] | ||
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Meter Illumination is Always Dark |
DESCRIPTION
The combination meter assembly receives signals from this circuit to adjust the illumination of the combination meter assembly. The combination meter assembly sets the illumination level based on the user operation of the light control rheostat.
WIRING DIAGRAM
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
NOTICE:
- When replacing the combination meter assembly, always replace it with a new one. If a combination meter assembly which was installed to another vehicle is used, the information stored in it will not match the information from the vehicle and a DTC may be stored.
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Before replacing the main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU), refer to smart key system (for Start Function).
for HV Model:
Click here
![2019 MY RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 10/2019]; THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Start Function, HV Model): REGISTRATION](/t3Portal/stylegraphics/info.gif)
for Gasoline Model:
Click here
HINT:
- The meter illumination dims when the taillights are turned on.
- Setting the meter illumination level to maximum brightness cancels the above dimming of the meter illumination.
- Setting the meter illumination level to minimum brightness turns off the meter illumination.
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The automatic light control sensor sensitivity can be customized.
w/ Headlight ECU without AFS:
Click here
w/o Headlight ECU:
Click here
w/ AFS:
Click here
PROCEDURE
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1. |
CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM |
(a) Check if CAN communication DTCs are output.
for HV Model:
Click here
for Gasoline Model:
Click here
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Result |
Proceed to |
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CAN communication DTCs are not output. |
A |
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CAN communication DTCs are output. |
B |
| B |
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GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM for HV Model: Click here
for Gasoline Model: Click here
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2. |
CHECK FOR DTC (LIGHTING SYSTEM) |
(a) Check if lighting system DTCs are output.
w/ Headlight ECU without AFS:
Click here
w/o Headlight ECU:
Click here
w/ AFS:
Click here
Body Electrical > Main Body > Trouble Codes
OK:
DTC B1244 is not output.
| NG |
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GO TO DTC B1244 w/ Headlight ECU without AFS: Click here
w/o Headlight ECU: Click here
w/ AFS: Click here
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3. |
CHECK COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY |
(a) Replace the combination meter assembly with a new one.
Click here
(b) Check the operation.
OK:
The operation of the combination meter assembly returns to normal.
| OK |
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END (COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY IS DEFECTIVE) |
| NG |
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REPLACE MAIN BODY ECU (MULTIPLEX NETWORK BODY ECU)
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