Last Modified: 01-30-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000002FQ2H
Model Year Start: 2024 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [10/2023 -           ]
Title: DOOR / HATCH: POWER BACK DOOR SYSTEM: Power Back Door Warning System does not Operate; 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2023 -        ]

Power Back Door Warning System does not Operate

DESCRIPTION

Depending on the operating conditions, the multiplex network door ECU sounds the buzzer and outputs a hazard light flash signal to the combination meter assembly.

WIRING DIAGRAM

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

  • If the multiplex network door ECU has been replaced, or if any of the connectors has been disconnected, initialize the power back door system.

    Click here 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2023 -        ]; DOOR / HATCH: POWER BACK DOOR SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

  • First perform the communication function inspections in How to Proceed with Troubleshooting to confirm that there are no CAN communication malfunctions before troubleshooting this problem.

    Click here 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2023 -        ]; DOOR / HATCH: POWER BACK DOOR SYSTEM: HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING

  • If the main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) is replaced, refer to Registration.

PROCEDURE

1.

CHECK OPERATION

(a) Operate the power back door and check that the warning buzzer and hazard warning light operate.

Result

Proceed to

Hazard warning light does not come on

A

Power back door warning buzzer does not operate

B

B

GO TO STEP 6

A

2.

CHECK WIRELESS DOOR LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (HAZARD ANSWER-BACK FUNCTION)

(a) Check wireless door lock operation.

for HV Model:

Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; DOOR LOCK: WIRELESS DOOR LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (for HV Model, with Smart Key System): HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING

for Gasoline Model:

Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 [11/2018 -        ]; DOOR LOCK: WIRELESS DOOR LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model, with Smart Key System): HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING

OK:

Hazard answer-back function operates normally.

NG

GO TO WIRELESS DOOR LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM

for HV Model:

Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; DOOR LOCK: WIRELESS DOOR LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (for HV Model, with Smart Key System): HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING

for Gasoline Model:

Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 [11/2018 -        ]; DOOR LOCK: WIRELESS DOOR LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model, with Smart Key System): HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING

OK

3.

REPLACE MULTIPLEX NETWORK DOOR ECU

(a) Temporarily replace the multiplex network door ECU with a new or normally functioning one.

Click here 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2023 -        ]; DOOR / HATCH: BACK DOOR CLOSER ECU: REMOVAL

NEXT

4.

INITIALIZE MULTIPLEX NETWORK DOOR ECU

(a) Perform the initialization for the multiplex network door ECU.

Click here 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2023 -        ]; DOOR / HATCH: POWER BACK DOOR SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

NEXT

5.

CHECK POWER BACK DOOR SYSTEM

(a) Check that the power back door hazard warning lights operate normally.

Click here 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2023 -        ]; DOOR / HATCH: POWER BACK DOOR SYSTEM: OPERATION CHECK

OK:

The power back door hazard warning lights operate normally.

OK

END (MULTIPLEX NETWORK DOOR ECU WAS DEFECTIVE)

NG

REPLACE MAIN BODY ECU (MULTIPLEX NETWORK BODY ECU)

6.

PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING GTS

(a) Perform the Active Test according to the display on the GTS.

Body Electrical > Back Door > Active Test

Tester Display

Measurement Item

Control Range

Diagnostic Note

PBD Buzzer (Small Volume)

Power back door warning buzzer sound (small volume)

Start

-

PBD Buzzer (Middle Volume)

Power back door warning buzzer sound (Middle volume)

Start

-

PBD Buzzer (Large Volume)

Power back door warning buzzer sound (Large volume)

Start

-

Body Electrical > Back Door > Active Test

Tester Display

PBD Buzzer (Small Volume)

Body Electrical > Back Door > Active Test

Tester Display

PBD Buzzer (Middle Volume)

Body Electrical > Back Door > Active Test

Tester Display

PBD Buzzer (Large Volume)

OK:

Power back door warning buzzer sounds.

OK

REPLACE MULTIPLEX NETWORK DOOR ECU

NG

7.

CHECK MULTIPLEX NETWORK DOOR ECU

(a) Disconnect the Q2 Power back door warning buzzer connector.

(b) Perform the Active Test according to the display on the GTS.

Body Electrical > Back Door > Active Test

Tester Display

Measurement Item

Control Range

Diagnostic Note

PBD Buzzer (Middle Volume)

Power back door warning buzzer sound (Middle volume)

Start

-

Body Electrical > Back Door > Active Test

Tester Display

PBD Buzzer (Middle Volume)

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

Standard Voltage:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

Q2-1 (BZR+) - Q2-2 (BZR-)

Active Test "PBD Buzzer (Middle Volume)" is not performed

Below 1 V

Active Test "PBD Buzzer (Middle Volume)" is being performed

Pulse generation

(frequency: 2 kHz, high voltage: 11 to 14 V, low voltage: below 1 V)

*a

Front view of wire harness connector

(to Power Back Door Warning Buzzer)

OK

REPLACE POWER BACK DOOR WARNING BUZZER

NG

8.

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (POWER BACK DOOR WARNING BUZZER - MULTIPLEX NETWORK DOOR ECU AND BODY GROUND)

(a) Disconnect the Q2 power back door warning buzzer connector.

(b) Disconnect the R26 multiplex network door ECU connector.

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

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

Q2-1 (BZR+) - R26-1 (BZR+)

Always

Below 1 Ω

Q2-2 (BZR-) - Body ground

Always

Below 1 Ω

Q2-1 (BZR+) or R26-1 (BZR+) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

OK

REPLACE MULTIPLEX NETWORK DOOR ECU

NG

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR