Last Modified: 01-30-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001S0GR
Model Year Start: 2021 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [08/2020 - 12/2021]
Title: LIGHTING (INT): LIGHTING SYSTEM: PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE; 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [08/2020 - 12/2021]

PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

NOTICE:

  • Before replacing the main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) or certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly), refer to Registration.
  • Inspect the fuses for circuits related to this system before performing the following procedure.

HINT:

Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms. If multiple suspected areas are listed, the potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as necessary.

Illuminated Entry System (Interior Light Control)

Symptom

Suspected Area

Link

All interior light control functions do not operate under any condition.

Map light assembly

2020 - 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [01/2020 - 12/2021]; LIGHTING (INT): PERSONAL LIGHT: INSPECTION

Main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU)

2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [08/2020 - 12/2021]; POWER DISTRIBUTION: MAIN BODY ECU: REMOVAL

Actuation area-linked control function does not operate when registered key is brought into any exterior detection area (w/ Smart Key System).

CAN communication system (for HV Model)

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 HV [02/2019 -        ]; NETWORKING: CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (for HV Model): HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING

CAN communication system (for Gasoline Model)

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 [11/2018 -        ]; NETWORKING: CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING

Smart key system (for Entry Function, HV Model)

2019 - 2021 MY RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 12/2021]; THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Entry Function, HV Model): HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING

Smart key system (for Entry Function, Gasoline Model)

2019 - 2021 MY RAV4 [11/2018 - 12/2021]; THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Entry Function, Gasoline Model): HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING

Main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU)

2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [08/2020 - 12/2021]; POWER DISTRIBUTION: MAIN BODY ECU: REMOVAL

Door lock/unlock-linked control function does not operate when doors are locked/unlocked.

Door unlock detection switch circuit

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; LIGHTING (INT): LIGHTING SYSTEM: Door Unlock Detection Switch Circuit

Main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU)

2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [08/2020 - 12/2021]; POWER DISTRIBUTION: MAIN BODY ECU: REMOVAL

Door open/close-linked control function does not operate when doors are opened/closed.

Door courtesy switch circuit

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; LIGHTING (INT): LIGHTING SYSTEM: Door Courtesy Switch Circuit

Main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU)

2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [08/2020 - 12/2021]; POWER DISTRIBUTION: MAIN BODY ECU: REMOVAL

Push start switch illumination does not illuminate (w/ Smart Key System).

Push start switch illumination circuit

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; LIGHTING (INT): LIGHTING SYSTEM: Push Start Switch Illumination Circuit

Certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly)

2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [08/2020 - 12/2021]; THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: CERTIFICATION ECU: REMOVAL

Push start switch illumination does not blink (w/ Smart Key System).

Certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly)

2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [08/2020 - 12/2021]; THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: CERTIFICATION ECU: REMOVAL

Push start switch-linked control function does not operate when push start switch is operated (w/ Smart Key System).

IG signal circuit

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; LIGHTING (INT): LIGHTING SYSTEM: IG Signal Circuit

ACC signal circuit

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; LIGHTING (INT): LIGHTING SYSTEM: ACC Signal Circuit

Main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU)

2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [08/2020 - 12/2021]; POWER DISTRIBUTION: MAIN BODY ECU: REMOVAL

Ignition switch-linked control function does not operate when ignition switch is operated (w/o Smart Key System).

IG signal circuit

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; LIGHTING (INT): LIGHTING SYSTEM: IG Signal Circuit

ACC signal circuit

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; LIGHTING (INT): LIGHTING SYSTEM: ACC Signal Circuit

Main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU)

2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [08/2020 - 12/2021]; POWER DISTRIBUTION: MAIN BODY ECU: REMOVAL

Shift position-linked control function does not operate when shift lever to P

Automatic transaxle system (for UB80E)

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 [11/2018 -        ]; UB80E (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE): AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM: HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING

Automatic transaxle system (for UB80F)

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 [11/2018 -        ]; UB80F (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE): AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM: HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING

Hybrid control system (for AWD with NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERY)

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 HV [02/2019 -        ]; HYBRID / BATTERY CONTROL: HYBRID CONTROL SYSTEM (for AWD with NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERY): HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING

Hybrid control system (for LITHIUM-ION BATTERY)

2020 - 2024 MY RAV4 HV [06/2020 -        ]; HYBRID / BATTERY CONTROL: HYBRID CONTROL SYSTEM (for LITHIUM-ION BATTERY): HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING

Main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU)

2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [08/2020 - 12/2021]; POWER DISTRIBUTION: MAIN BODY ECU: REMOVAL

Map Light Assembly

Symptom

Suspected Area

Link

Map light LH or RH does not illuminate.

Bulb

2019 - 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 12/2021]; LIGHTING (INT): MAP LIGHT BULB: REPLACEMENT

Map light assembly

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; LIGHTING (INT): PERSONAL LIGHT: REMOVAL

Harness or connector

-

Dome light does not illuminate.

Map light assembly

2020 - 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [01/2020 - 12/2021]; LIGHTING (INT): PERSONAL LIGHT: INSPECTION

Harness or connector

-

Main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU)

2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [08/2020 - 12/2021]; POWER DISTRIBUTION: MAIN BODY ECU: REMOVAL

Room Light

Symptom

Suspected Area

Link

No. 1 room light does not illuminate.

Bulb

2019 - 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 12/2021]; LIGHTING (INT): ROOM LIGHT BULB: REPLACEMENT

Harness or connector

-

No. 1 room light assembly

2019 - 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 12/2021]; LIGHTING (INT): ROOM LIGHT: REMOVAL

Luggage Compartment Room Light

Symptom

Suspected Area

Link

No. 1 luggage compartment light assembly does not illuminate.

Bulb

2019 - 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 12/2021]; LIGHTING (INT): LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT ROOM LIGHT BULB: REPLACEMENT

No. 1 luggage compartment light assembly

2019 - 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 12/2021]; LIGHTING (INT): LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT ROOM LIGHT: REMOVAL

Back door courtesy switch circuit

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; LIGHTING (INT): LIGHTING SYSTEM: Back Door Courtesy Switch Circuit

Harness or connector

-

Instrument panel junction block assembly

2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [08/2020 - 12/2021]; POWER DISTRIBUTION: MAIN BODY ECU: REMOVAL

Main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU)

2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [08/2020 - 12/2021]; POWER DISTRIBUTION: MAIN BODY ECU: REMOVAL

Interior Illumination Light Assembly (w/ Footwell Light)

Symptom

Suspected Area

Link

Interior illumination light does not illuminate.

Interior light circuit

2020 - 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [01/2020 - 12/2021]; LIGHTING (INT): LIGHTING SYSTEM: Interior Light Circuit

Front footwell light (for Driver Side) does not illuminate.

No. 1 interior illumination light assembly (footwell light)

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; LIGHTING (INT): INTERIOR ILLUMINATION LIGHT (for Driver Side): INSPECTION

Harness or connector

-

Instrument panel junction block assembly

2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [08/2020 - 12/2021]; POWER DISTRIBUTION: MAIN BODY ECU: REMOVAL

Front footwell light (for Front Passenger Side) does not illuminate.

No. 2 interior illumination light assembly (footwell light)

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; LIGHTING (INT): INTERIOR ILLUMINATION LIGHT (for Front Passenger Side): INSPECTION

Harness or connector

-

Instrument panel junction block assembly

2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [08/2020 - 12/2021]; POWER DISTRIBUTION: MAIN BODY ECU: REMOVAL

Footwell light does not illuminate (w/o Cup Holder Light).

Instrument panel junction block assembly

2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [08/2020 - 12/2021]; POWER DISTRIBUTION: MAIN BODY ECU: REMOVAL

Harness or connector

-

Main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU)

2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [08/2020 - 12/2021]; POWER DISTRIBUTION: MAIN BODY ECU: REMOVAL

Cup holder light does not illuminate (w/ Cup holder Light).

No. 6 interior illumination light assembly (cup holder light)

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; LIGHTING (INT): CONSOLE BOX LIGHT (for Center): INSPECTION

Harness or connector

-

Tray light (for Driver Side) does not illuminate (w/ Tray Light).

No. 4 interior illumination light assembly (driver side tray light)

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; LIGHTING (INT): INTERIOR ILLUMINATION LIGHT (for Driver Side): INSPECTION

Harness or connector

-

Tray light (for Front Passenger Side) does not illuminate (w/ Tray Light).

No. 5 interior illumination light assembly (front passenger side tray light)

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; LIGHTING (INT): INTERIOR ILLUMINATION LIGHT (for Front Passenger Side): INSPECTION

Harness or connector

-

Tray light (for Center) does not illuminate (w/ Tray Light).

No. 3 interior illumination light assembly (center tray light)

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; LIGHTING (INT): CONSOLE BOX LIGHT (for Front): INSPECTION

Harness or connector

-

Ignition Key Cylinder Illumination Light (w/o Smart Key System)

Symptom

Suspected Area

Link

Transponder key coil does not illuminate.

Transponder key coil

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; LIGHTING (INT): IGNITION KEY CYLINDER LIGHT: INSPECTION

Harness or connector

-

Vanity Light

Symptom

Suspected Area

Link

All vanity lights do not illuminate.

Harness or connector

-

Front vanity light LH does not illuminate.

Bulb

2019 - 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 12/2021]; LIGHTING (INT): VANITY LIGHT BULB: REPLACEMENT

Vanity light assembly LH

2019 - 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 12/2021]; LIGHTING (INT): VANITY LIGHT: REMOVAL

Harness or connector

-

Visor assembly LH

2021 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [08/2020 -        ]; INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: ROOF HEADLINING: REMOVAL

Front vanity light RH does not illuminate.

Bulb

2019 - 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 12/2021]; LIGHTING (INT): VANITY LIGHT BULB: REPLACEMENT

Vanity light assembly RH

2019 - 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 12/2021]; LIGHTING (INT): VANITY LIGHT: REMOVAL

Harness or connector

-

Visor assembly RH

2021 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [08/2020 -        ]; INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: ROOF HEADLINING: REMOVAL

Interior Light Power Source Control

Symptom

Suspected Area

Link

All the interior lights that receive power via the DOME CUT relay do not illuminate.

Interior light auto cut circuit

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; LIGHTING (INT): LIGHTING SYSTEM: Interior Light Auto Cut Circuit

Main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU)

2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [08/2020 - 12/2021]; POWER DISTRIBUTION: MAIN BODY ECU: REMOVAL

Battery Saving Control

Symptom

Suspected Area

Link

Battery saving function does not operate.

IG signal circuit

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; LIGHTING (INT): LIGHTING SYSTEM: IG Signal Circuit

ACC signal circuit

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; LIGHTING (INT): LIGHTING SYSTEM: ACC Signal Circuit

Door courtesy switch circuit

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; LIGHTING (INT): LIGHTING SYSTEM: Door Courtesy Switch Circuit

Back door courtesy switch circuit

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; LIGHTING (INT): LIGHTING SYSTEM: Back Door Courtesy Switch Circuit

Door unlock detection switch circuit

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; LIGHTING (INT): LIGHTING SYSTEM: Door Unlock Detection Switch Circuit

Interior light auto cut circuit

2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; LIGHTING (INT): LIGHTING SYSTEM: Interior Light Auto Cut Circuit

Main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU)

2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [08/2020 - 12/2021]; POWER DISTRIBUTION: MAIN BODY ECU: REMOVAL

Instrument Panel Illumination System

Symptom

Suspected Area

Link

No instrument panel illumination lights come on (taillights operate normally).

PANEL fuse

-

Instrument panel junction block assembly

2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [08/2020 - 12/2021]; POWER DISTRIBUTION: MAIN BODY ECU: REMOVAL

Harness or connector

-