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Model Year Start: 2021 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [08/2020 -           ]
Title: SEAT BELT: SEAT BELT WARNING SYSTEM: HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING; 2021 - 2025 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [08/2020 -        ]

HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

HINT:

  • Use the following procedure to troubleshoot the seat belt warning system.
  • *: Use the Techstream.

PROCEDURE

1.

VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP
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2.

CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS

(a) Interview the customer to confirm the problem.

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3.

PRE-CHECK

(a) Measure the auxiliary battery voltage.

Standard voltage:

11 to 14 V

If the voltage is below 11 V, recharge or replace the auxiliary battery before proceeding to the next step.

(b) Check the fuses and relays.

(c) Check the connector connections and terminals to make sure that there are no abnormalities such as loose connections, deformation, etc.

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4.

CHECK COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM*

(a) Using the Techstream, check for CAN communication system DTCs.

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Result

Proceed to

CAN DTCs are not output

A

CAN DTCs are output

B
B

GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

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A

5.

CHECK DTC OUTPUT (AIRBAG SYSTEM)*

(a) Clear DTCs.

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Body Electrical > SRS Airbag > Clear DTCs

(b) Check for DTCs.

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Body Electrical > SRS Airbag > Trouble Codes

Result

Proceed to

DTCs are not output

A

DTCs are output

B
B

GO TO AIRBAG SYSTEM

A

6.

CHECK COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY

(a) Check the operation of the speedometer and shift indicator on the combination meter assembly.

OK:

The speedometer and shift indicator on the combination meter assembly operate normally.

NG

GO TO METER / GAUGE SYSTEM

OK

7.

PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

(a) Refer to Problem Symptoms Table.

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Result

Proceed to

Fault is not listed in Problem Symptoms Table

A

Fault is listed in Problem Symptoms Table

B
B

GO TO STEP 9

A

8.

OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING*

(a) Data List / Active Test

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(b) Terminals of ECU

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(c) Operation check

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(d) Inspection

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9.

REPAIR OR REPLACE
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10.

CONFIRMATION TEST
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