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Model Year Start: 2021 Model: RAV4 HV Prod Date Range: [08/2020 -           ]
Title: NETWORKING: CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (for HV Model): Center Airbag Sensor Communication Stop Mode; 2021 - 2025 MY RAV4 HV [08/2020 -        ]

Center Airbag Sensor Communication Stop Mode

DESCRIPTION

Detection Item

Symptom

Trouble Area

Center Airbag Sensor Communication Stop Mode

Any of the following conditions are met:

  • Communication stop for "Airbag" is indicated on the "Communication Bus Check" screen of the Techstream.

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  • Communication stop history for "Airbag" is indicated on the "Communication Bus Check (Detail)" screen of the Techstream. (The Lost Communication Time value for "Airbag" is 6 or more.)

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  • Communication system DTCs (DTCs that start with U) that correspond to "Center Airbag Sensor Communication Stop Mode" in "DTC Combination Table" are output.

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  • Airbag ECU assembly main wire or connector
  • Power source circuit of airbag ECU assembly
  • Airbag ECU assembly ground circuit
  • Airbag ECU assembly

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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  • Inspect the fuses for circuits related to this system before performing the following procedure.
  • 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 (-) auxiliary 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 (-) 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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  • 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:

  • Before disconnecting related connectors for inspection, push in on each connector body to check that the connector is not loose or disconnected.
  • When a connector is disconnected, check that the terminals and connector body are not cracked, deformed or corroded.

PROCEDURE

1.

CHECK FOR OPEN IN CAN BUS WIRE (AIRBAG ECU ASSEMBLY MAIN WIRE)

(a) Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal, and wait for at least 90 seconds.

(b) Disconnect the airbag ECU assembly connector.

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*a

Front view of wire harness connector

(to Airbag ECU Assembly)

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

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

G70-26 (CANH) - G70-27 (CANL)

Cable disconnected from negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal

108 to 132 Ω
NG

REPLACE CAN MAIN WIRE AND CONNECTOR
OK

2.

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT)

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

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

G70-32 (E2) - Body ground

Cable disconnected from negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal

Below 1 Ω

G70-33 (E1) - Body ground

Cable disconnected from negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal

Below 1 Ω

*a

Front view of wire harness connector

(to Airbag ECU Assembly)

(b) Reconnect the cable to the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal, and wait for at least 2 seconds.

NOTICE:

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

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

Standard Voltage:

Tester Connection

Switch Condition

Specified Condition

G70-36 (IG2) - Body ground

Ignition switch ON

11 to 14 V

Ignition switch off

Below 1 V
OK

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NG

REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR