Last Modified: 05-08-2025 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM1000000021HLH
Model Year Start: 2022 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [12/2021 -           ]
Title: NETWORKING: CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): Check Bus 2 Line for Short to GND; 2022 - 2025 MY RAV4 [12/2021 -        ]

Check Bus 2 Line for Short to GND

DESCRIPTION

There may be a short circuit between one of the CAN bus wires and GND when there is no resistance between terminal 18 (CA4H) of the central gateway ECU (network gateway ECU) and terminal 4 (CG) of the DLC3, or terminal 17 (CA4L) of the central gateway ECU (network gateway ECU) and terminal 4 (CG) of the DLC3.

Symptom

Trouble Area
*: w/ Stop and Start System

There is no resistance between terminal 18 (CA4H) of the central gateway ECU (network gateway ECU) and terminal 4 (CG) of the DLC3, or terminal 17 (CA4L) of the central gateway ECU (network gateway ECU) and terminal 4 (CG) of the DLC3.
  • Short to GND in CAN main bus wire
  • Short to GND in CAN branch wire
  • Engine stop and start ECU*
  • Central gateway ECU (network gateway ECU)
  • ECM
  • No. 3 CAN junction connector*

WIRING DIAGRAM

w/ Stop and Start System
w/o Stop and Start System

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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  • 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 (-) 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 (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) 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:

  • Operating the ignition switch, any switches or any doors triggers related ECU and sensor communication with the CAN, which causes resistance variation.
  • Even after DTCs are cleared, if a DTC is stored again after driving the vehicle for a while, the malfunction may be occurring due to vibration of the vehicle. In such a case, wiggling the ECUs or wire harness while performing the inspection below may help determine the cause of the malfunction.

PROCEDURE

1.

CHECK VEHICLE TYPE

(a) Check the vehicle type.

Result

Proceed to

w/ Stop and Start System

A

w/o Stop and Start System

B
B

GO TO STEP 5

A

2.

CHECK FOR SHORT TO GND IN CAN BUS WIRE (NO. 3 CAN JUNCTION CONNECTOR)

(a) Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

(b) Disconnect the No. 3 CAN junction connector.

*a

Front view of wire harness connector

(to No. 3 CAN Junction Connector)

*b

to Central Gateway ECU (Network Gateway ECU)

*c

to ECM

*d

to Engine Stop and Start ECU

*e

Front view of DLC3

-

-

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

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

Connected to

G136-1 (CANH) - G114-4 (CG)

Cable disconnected from negative (-) battery terminal

200 Ω or higher

Central gateway ECU (network gateway ECU)

G136-12 (CANL) - G114-4 (CG)

G136-3 (CANH) - G114-4 (CG)

Cable disconnected from negative (-) battery terminal

200 Ω or higher

ECM

G136-14 (CANL) - G114-4 (CG)

G136-6 (CANH) - G114-4 (CG)

Cable disconnected from negative (-) battery terminal

200 Ω or higher

Engine stop and start ECU

G136-17 (CANL) - G114-4 (CG)

Result

Proceed to

OK

A

NG (Central gateway ECU [network gateway ECU] CAN main wire)

B

NG (Wire to ECU or sensor)

C
A

REPLACE NO. 3 CAN JUNCTION CONNECTOR
C

GO TO STEP 4

B

3.

CHECK FOR SHORT TO GND IN CAN BUS WIRE (CENTRAL GATEWAY ECU [NETWORK GATEWAY ECU] - NO. 3 CAN JUNCTION CONNECTOR)

(a) Reconnect the G136 No. 3 CAN junction connector.

(b) Disconnect the central gateway ECU (network gateway ECU) connector.

*a

Front view of wire harness connector

(to Central Gateway ECU [Network Gateway ECU])

*b

Front view of DLC3

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

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

G72-18 (CA4H) - G114-4 (CG)

Cable disconnected from negative (-) battery terminal

200 Ω or higher

G72-17 (CA4L) - G114-4 (CG)
OK

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NG

REPAIR OR REPLACE CAN MAIN WIRE OR CONNECTOR (CENTRAL GATEWAY ECU [NETWORK GATEWAY ECU] - NO. 3 CAN JUNCTION CONNECTOR)

4.

CHECK FOR SHORT TO GND IN CAN BUS WIRE (ECU OR SENSOR)

(a) Reconnect all wire harness connectors.

(b) Disconnect the connector that includes terminals CANH and CANL from the ECU or sensor to which the bus wire shorted to GND is connected.

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*a

Component with harness connected

(Central Gateway ECU [Network Gateway ECU])

*b

Front view of DLC3

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

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

G72-18 (CA4H) - G114-4 (CG)

Cable disconnected from negative (-) battery terminal

200 Ω or higher

G72-17 (CA4L) - G114-4 (CG)

HINT:

  • If the resistance changes to 200 Ω or higher when the connector is disconnected from the ECU or sensor, there may be a short in the ECU or sensor.
  • If the resistance does not become normal when the connector is disconnected from the ECU or sensor, check for a short to GND in the wire harness and repair or replace the wire harness or connector if necessary.
OK

REPLACE ECU OR SENSOR
NG

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

5.

CHECK FOR ECM (ECM - CENTRAL GATEWAY ECU [NETWORK GATEWAY ECU])

(a) Disconnect the ECM connector.

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

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

A24-8 (CANH) - G114-4 (CG)

Cable disconnected from negative (-) battery terminal

200 Ω or higher

A24-18 (CANL) - G114-4 (CG)

*a

Front view of wire harness connector

(to ECM)

*b

Front view of DLC3
OK

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NG

6.

CHECK FOR CENTRAL GATEWAY ECU (NETWORK GATEWAY ECU) (CENTRAL GATEWAY ECU [NETWORK GATEWAY ECU] - ECM)

(a) Disconnect the central gateway ECU (network gateway ECU) connector.

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

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

G72-18 (CA4H) - G114-4 (CG)

Cable disconnected from negative (-) battery terminal

200 Ω or higher

G72-17 (CA4L) - G114-4 (CG)

*a

Front view of wire harness connector

(to Central Gateway ECU [Network Gateway ECU])

*b

Front view of DLC3
OK

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NG

REPAIR OR REPLACE CAN MAIN WIRE OR CONNECTOR (ECM - CENTRAL GATEWAY ECU [NETWORK GATEWAY ECU])