Last Modified: 01-30-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001H3X8
Model Year Start: 2019 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [02/2019 - 12/2021]
Title: LIGHTING (EXT): LIGHTING SYSTEM (w/ AFS): B2452; Abnormal Height Sensor Data at Initialization; 2019 - 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [02/2019 - 12/2021]

DTC

B2452

Abnormal Height Sensor Data at Initialization

DESCRIPTION

The headlight ECU sub-assembly LH stores this DTC if the value from the rear height control sensor sub-assembly LH is out of range when performing initialization of the headlight ECU sub-assembly LH, such as when the vehicle is not level or jacked up.

DTC No.

Detection Item

DTC Detection Condition

Trouble Area

DTC Output from

Note

B2452

Abnormal Height Sensor Data at Initialization

Detection condition:

  • The power switch is on (IG)

Malfunction status:

  • Abnormal rear height control sensor sub-assembly LH value detected during initialization

Malfunction duration:

  • -
  • Vehicle condition when initializing
  • Rear height control sensor sub-assembly LH
  • Harness or connector
  • Headlight ECU sub-assembly LH

AFS

-

WIRING DIAGRAM

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

  • If the headlight ECU sub-assembly LH has been replaced, it is necessary to synchronize the vehicle information and initialize the headlight ECU sub-assembly LH.

    Click here 2019 - 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [02/2019 - 12/2021]; LIGHTING (EXT): LIGHTING SYSTEM (w/ AFS): INITIALIZATION

  • If any of the following are performed, it is necessary to initialize the headlight ECU sub-assembly LH.

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    • Replacement of the rear height control sensor sub-assembly LH
    • Removal/installation of the rear height control sensor sub-assembly LH
    • Work that changes the vehicle height such as replacement of suspension components

PROCEDURE

1.

INITIALIZATION HEADLIGHT ECU SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Perform initialization of the headlight ECU sub-assembly LH.

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NEXT

2.

CLEAR DTC

(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

(b) Turn the power switch on (IG).

(c) Turn the Techstream on.

(d) Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / AFS / Clear DTCs.

(e) Clear the DTCs.

Body Electrical > AFS > Clear DTCs

NEXT

3.

CHECK FOR DTC

(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

(b) Turn the power switch on (IG).

(c) Turn the Techstream on.

(d) Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / AFS / Trouble Codes.

(e) Check for DTCs.

Body Electrical > AFS > Trouble Codes

OK:

DTC B2452 is not output.

OK

END (INITIALIZATION WAS NOT COMPLETED)

NG

4.

CHECK REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Check the installation condition of the rear height control sensor sub-assembly LH.

OK:

Rear height control sensor sub-assembly LH is installed correctly.

NG

INSTALL PARTS CORRECTLY

OK

5.

INSPECT REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the rear height control sensor sub-assembly LH.

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(b) Inspect the rear height control sensor sub-assembly LH.

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NG

REPLACE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

OK

6.

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH - HEADLIGHT ECU SUB-ASSEMBLY LH)

(a) Disconnect the O3 rear height control sensor sub-assembly LH connector.

(b) Disconnect the A11 headlight ECU sub-assembly LH connector.

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

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

O3-3 (SHB) - A11-16 (SBR)

Always

Below 1 Ω

O3-2 (SHRR) - A11-17 (SHRL)

Always

Below 1 Ω

O3-1 (SHG) - A11-15 (SGR)

Always

Below 1 Ω

O3-3 (SHB) or A11-16 (SBR) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

O3-2 (SHRR) or A11-17 (SHRL) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

OK

REPLACE HEADLIGHT ECU SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

NG

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR