Last Modified: 02-14-2025 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000002PYI4
Model Year Start: 2024 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [10/2023 - 11/2024]
Title: DOOR LOCK: KEY REMINDER WARNING SYSTEM: Key Reminder Buzzer does not Sound; 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2023 - 11/2024]

Key Reminder Buzzer does not Sound

DESCRIPTION

The key reminder warning buzzer sounds when the driver door is opened while the ignition switch is off or ACC. The key reminder warning buzzer is activated when the main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) sends an un-lock warning switch signal and driver door courtesy light switch signal to the combination meter assembly via CAN communication.

WIRING DIAGRAM

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

  • The key reminder warning system uses the CAN communication system. Inspect the communication function by following How to Proceed with Troubleshooting. Troubleshoot the key reminder warning system after confirming that the communication systems are functioning properly.

    Click here 2019 - 2025 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [02/2019 -        ]; DOOR LOCK: KEY REMINDER WARNING SYSTEM: HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING

  • When replacing the combination meter assembly, always replace it with a new one. If a combination meter assembly which was installed to another vehicle is used, the information stored in it will not match the information from the vehicle and a DTC may be stored.

PROCEDURE

1.

CHECK VEHICLE TYPE

Result

Proceed to

for Type B

A

for Type A

B

B

GO TO STEP 8

A

2.

PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM (Buzzer Operation)

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

Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test

Tester Display

Measurement Item

Control Range

Diagnostic Note

Buzzer Operation (800Hz, Vol L, W/ Damping)

Combination meter buzzer

  • Frequency: 800Hz
  • Volume: Large
  • Fading tone

ON

-

Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test

Tester Display

Buzzer Operation (800Hz, Vol L, W/ Damping)

Result

Proceed to

Combination meter buzzer sounds

A

Combination meter buzzer does not sound

B

B

REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY

A

3.

READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (FL Door Courtesy SW)

(a) Read the Data List according to the display on the Techstream.

Body Electrical > Main Body > Data List

Tester Display

Measurement Item

Range

Normal Condition

Diagnostic Note

FL Door Courtesy SW

Front door courtesy light switch LH signal

ON or OFF

ON: Front door LH open

OFF: Front door LH closed

-

Body Electrical > Main Body > Data List

Tester Display

FL Door Courtesy SW

OK:

The Techstream indicates ON or OFF according to the driver door condition shown in the table.

NG

GO TO LIGHTING SYSTEM (Door Courtesy Switch Circuit)

OK

4.

READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (Key Unlock Warning SW)

(a) Read the Data List according to the display on the Techstream.

Body Electrical > Main Body > Data List

Tester Display

Measurement Item

Range

Normal Condition

Diagnostic Note

Key Unlock Warning SW

Un-lock warning switch signal

ON or OFF

ON: Key in ignition key cylinder

OFF: No key in ignition key cylinder

-

Body Electrical > Main Body > Data List

Tester Display

Key Unlock Warning SW

OK:

The Techstream indicates ON or OFF according to whether the key is in the ignition key cylinder.

OK

REPLACE MAIN BODY ECU (MULTIPLEX NETWORK BODY ECU)

NG

5.

INSPECT UN-LOCK WARNING SWITCH ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the un-lock warning switch assembly.

Click here 2019 - 2025 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; DOOR LOCK: UNLOCK WARNING SWITCH: REMOVAL

(b) Inspect the un-lock warning switch assembly.

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NG

REPLACE UN-LOCK WARNING SWITCH ASSEMBLY

OK

6.

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (UN-LOCK WARNING SWITCH ASSEMBLY - INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY)

(a) Disconnect the G29 un-lock warning switch assembly connector.

(b) Disconnect the 4A instrument panel junction block assembly connector.

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

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

4A-41 - G29-1 (UN+)

Always

Below 1 Ω

G29-2 (UN-) - Body ground

Always

Below 1 Ω

G29-1 (UN+) or 4A-41 - Other terminals and body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

NG

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

OK

7.

INSPECT INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the instrument panel junction block assembly.

Click here 2024 - 2025 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2023 -        ]; POWER DISTRIBUTION: MAIN BODY ECU: REMOVAL

*a

Component without harness connected

(Instrument Panel Junction Block Assembly)

-

-

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

Click here 2024 - 2025 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2023 -        ]; POWER DISTRIBUTION: MAIN BODY ECU: REMOVAL

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

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

4A-41 - A-3 (KSW)

Always

Below 1 Ω

OK

REPLACE MAIN BODY ECU (MULTIPLEX NETWORK BODY ECU)

NG

REPLACE INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY

8.

PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM (BUZZER OPERATION)

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

Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test

Tester Display

Measurement Item

Control Range

Diagnostic Note

Buzzer Operation (800Hz, Vol L, W/ Damping)

Combination meter buzzer

  • Frequency: 800Hz
  • Volume: Large
  • Fading tone

ON

-

Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test

Tester Display

Buzzer Operation (800Hz, Vol L, W/ Damping)

Result

Proceed to

Combination meter buzzer sounds

A

Combination meter buzzer does not sound

B

B

REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY

A

9.

READ VALUE USING GTS (FL Door Courtesy Switch Status)

(a) Read the Data List according to the display on the Techstream.

Body Electrical > Main Body > Data List

Tester Display

Measurement Item

Range

Normal Condition

Diagnostic Note

FL Door Courtesy Switch Status

Front door courtesy light switch assembly LH signal

Close or Open

Close: Front door LH closed

Open: Front door LH open

-

Body Electrical > Main Body > Data List

Tester Display

FR Door Courtesy Switch Status

FL Door Courtesy Switch Status

OK:

The Techstream indicates ON or OFF according to the driver door conditions shown in the table.

NG

GO TO LIGHTING SYSTEM (Door Courtesy Switch Circuit)

OK

10.

READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (Key Unlock Waning Switch)

(a) Read the Data List according to the display on the Techstream.

Body Electrical > Main Body > Data List

Tester Display

Measurement Item

Range

Normal Condition

Diagnostic Note

Key Unlock Warning Switch

Unlock warning switch signal

OFF or ON

OFF: Ignition key not inserted

ON: Ignition key inserted

-

Body Electrical > Main Body > Data List

Tester Display

Key Unlock Warning Switch

OK:

The Techstream indicates ON or OFF according to whether the key is in the ignition key cylinder.

OK

REPLACE MAIN BODY ECU (MULTIPLEX NETWORK BODY ECU)

NG

GO TO STEP 5