Last Modified: 01-30-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM10000000215N9
Model Year Start: 2022 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [12/2021 -           ]
Title: LIGHTING (EXT): LIGHTING SYSTEM: Taillight Relay Circuit; 2022 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [12/2021 -        ]

Taillight Relay Circuit

DESCRIPTION

The main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) controls the operation of the TAIL relay.

WIRING DIAGRAM

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

  • Inspect the fuses for circuits related to this system before performing the following procedure.
  • w/ Smart Key System:

    Before replacing the main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU), refer to Registration.

PROCEDURE

1.

PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM

(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

(b) Turn the ignition switch to ON.

(c) Turn the Techstream on.

(d) Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Main Body / Active Test.

(e) Perform the Active Test according to the display on the Techstream.

Body Electrical > Main Body > Active Test

Tester Display

Measurement Item

Control Range

Diagnostic Note

Taillight Relay

Taillight relay

OFF or ON

-

Body Electrical > Main Body > Active Test

Tester Display

Taillight Relay

OK:

Taillights illuminate.

OK

PROCEED TO NEXT SUSPECTED AREA SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

NG

2.

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY - BATTERY)

(a) Disconnect the instrument panel junction block assembly connector.

*a

Front view of wire harness connector

(to Instrument Panel Junction Block Assembly)

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

Standard Voltage:

Tester Connection

Switch Condition

Specified Condition

4K-1 - Body ground

Ignition switch off

11 to 14 V

NG

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

OK

3.

INSPECT INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY

*a

Component without harness connected

(Instrument Panel Junction Block Assembly)

-

-

(a) Remove the instrument panel junction block assembly.

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(b) Remove the main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) from the instrument panel junction block assembly.

(c) Connect a positive (+) lead from the auxiliary battery to terminal 4K-1.

(d) Connect a negative (-) lead from the auxiliary battery to terminal A-14 (TRLY).

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

Standard Voltage:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

4F-32 - Auxiliary battery negative (-) terminal

Auxiliary battery voltage is applied between terminals 4K-1 - A-14 (TRLY)

11 to 14 V

4H-30 - Auxiliary battery negative (-) terminal

Auxiliary battery voltage is applied between terminals 4K-1 - A-14 (TRLY)

11 to 14 V

OK

REPLACE MAIN BODY ECU (MULTIPLEX NETWORK BODY ECU) 2022 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [12/2021 - 10/2022]; POWER DISTRIBUTION: MAIN BODY ECU: REMOVAL 2023 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2022 - 10/2023]; POWER DISTRIBUTION: MAIN BODY ECU: REMOVAL 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2023 -        ]; POWER DISTRIBUTION: MAIN BODY ECU: REMOVAL

NG

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