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Model Year Start: 2019 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [11/2018 - 08/2020]
Title: METER / GAUGE / DISPLAY: METER / GAUGE SYSTEM: Steering Pad Switch Circuit; 2019 - 2020 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 08/2020]

Steering Pad Switch Circuit

DESCRIPTION

The combination meter assembly and steering pad switch assembly are connected via direct line. The main display and multi-information display in the combination meter assembly are operated using the switches of the steering pad switch assembly.

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.
  • The vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) which includes components such as airbags. Before servicing (including removal or installation of parts), be sure to read the precaution for Supplemental Restraint System.

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    w/o Occupant Classification System:

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  • After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.

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  • When disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal while performing repairs, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

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PROCEDURE

PROCEDURE

1.

READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM

(a) Using the Techstream, read the Data List.

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Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Data List

Tester Display

Measurement Item

Range

Normal Condition

Diagnostic Note

Multi Switch (Up)

Steering pad switch assembly (up switch) signal

OFF or ON

OFF: Steering pad switch assembly (up switch) released

ON: Steering pad switch assembly (up switch) pushed

-

Multi Switch (Down)

Steering pad switch assembly (down switch) signal

OFF or ON

OFF: Steering pad switch assembly (down switch) released

ON: Steering pad switch assembly (down switch) pushed

-

Multi Switch (Left)

Steering pad switch assembly (left switch) signal

OFF or ON

OFF: Steering pad switch assembly (left switch) released

ON: Steering pad switch assembly (left switch) pushed

-

Multi Switch (Right)

Steering pad switch assembly (right switch) signal

OFF or ON

OFF: Steering pad switch assembly (right switch) released

ON: Steering pad switch assembly (right switch) pushed

-

Multi Switch (Enter)

Steering pad switch assembly (enter switch) signal

OFF or ON

OFF: Steering pad switch assembly (enter switch) released

ON: Steering pad switch assembly (enter switch) pushed

-

Multi Switch (Back)

Steering pad switch assembly (back switch) signal

OFF or ON

OFF: Steering pad switch assembly (back switch) released

ON: Steering pad switch assembly (back switch) pushed

-

Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Data List

Tester Display

Multi Switch (Up)

Multi Switch (Down)

Multi Switch (Left)

Multi Switch (Right)

Multi Switch (Enter)

Multi Switch (Back)

OK:

Steering pad switch assembly condition displayed on the Techstream changes with the actual switch operation.

OK

REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY

NG

GO TO STEP 2

2.

INSPECT STEERING PAD SWITCH ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the steering pad switch assembly.

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(b) Inspect the steering pad switch assembly.

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REPLACE STEERING PAD SWITCH ASSEMBLY

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OK

3.

INSPECT SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the spiral cable sub-assembly.

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(b) Inspect the spiral cable sub-assembly.

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REPLACE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY

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OK

4.

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY - COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY AND BODY GROUND)

(a) Disconnect the G20 spiral cable sub-assembly connector.

(b) Disconnect the G18 combination meter assembly connector.

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

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

G20-10 (+DP2) - G18-15 (MSTI)

Always

Below 1 Ω

G20-11 (+DP) - G18-32 (MSM+)

Always

Below 1 Ω

G20-4 (EAU) - Body ground

Always

Below 1 Ω

G20-10 (+DP2) or G18-15 (MSTI) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

G20-11 (+DP) or G18-32 (MSM+) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

OK

REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY

NG

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR