Last Modified: 01-30-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM10000000218R3
Model Year Start: 2022 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [12/2021 -           ]
Title: PARKING BRAKE: ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM (w/o Vacuum Brake Booster): Brake Warning Light (Yellow) Remains On; 2022 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [12/2021 -        ]

Brake Warning Light (Yellow) Remains On

DESCRIPTION

This procedure is for troubleshooting when the brake warning light (yellow) remains on but no DTCs are output.

The No. 2 skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) controls the brake warning light (yellow) in the combination meter assembly via CAN communication.

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

  • To ensure that the electric parking brake does not operate, wait for 3 minutes or more with the ignition switch off, the driver door closed, and the brake pedal not depressed, then disconnect each connector, fuse and relay.
  • After replacing the No. 2 skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly), perform "Calibration".

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  • When replacing the No. 2 skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly), operate the electric parking brake switch (integration control and panel assembly) as the parking brake indicator light blinks when the ignition switch is first turned ON.

PROCEDURE

1.

CHECK VEHICLE CONTROL HISTORY (ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM)

(a) Using the GTS, check for Vehicle Control History.

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Chassis > Brake/EPB > Utility

Tester Display

Vehicle Control History (RoB)

HINT:

If vehicle control history is stored when the electric parking brake system is suspended, the brake warning light (yellow) illuminates.

Result

Proceed to

There is no vehicle control history for when the electric parking brake system was suspended.

A

There is vehicle control history for when the electric parking brake system was suspended.

B

B

PERFORM TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR REGARDING VEHICLE CONTROL HISTORY

NOTICE:

After performing troubleshooting and repair regarding vehicle control history, clear the vehicle control history.

A

2.

INSPECT COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY (BRAKE WARNING LIGHT (YELLOW))

(a) Perform the Active Test of the combination meter assembly using the GTS.

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Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test

Tester Display

ECB Warning

(b) Check the combination meter assembly.

OK:

The brake warning light (yellow) turns on or off in accordance with GTS operation.

OK

REPLACE NO. 2 SKID CONTROL ECU (BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY) 2022 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [12/2021 - 10/2022]; BRAKE CONTROL / DYNAMIC CONTROL SYSTEMS: BRAKE ACTUATOR (w/o Vacuum Brake Booster): REMOVAL 2023 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2022 - 10/2023]; BRAKE CONTROL / DYNAMIC CONTROL SYSTEMS: BRAKE ACTUATOR (w/o Vacuum Brake Booster): REMOVAL 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2023 -        ]; BRAKE CONTROL / DYNAMIC CONTROL SYSTEMS: BRAKE ACTUATOR (w/o Vacuum Brake Booster): REMOVAL

NG

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