Throttle Body On-Vehicle Inspection

Engine. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
1Az-Fe Engine Control System. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. CHECK THROTTLE BODY

Throttle Body -- On-Vehicle Inspection


HINT:
The type of ignition switch on this model differs according to the specifications of the vehicle. For the expressions used in this section, refer to the "EXPRESSIONS OF IGNITION SWITCH" precaution (RAV4_ACA30 RM00000215G00HX.html).


1. CHECK THROTTLE BODY

  1. Check the throttle control motor operating sounds.

    1. Turn the ignition switch on (IG).

    2. When pressing the accelerator pedal, check the operating sound of the running motor. Make sure that no friction noises emit from the motor.
      If friction noise exists, replace the throttle body.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.1Az-Fe Engine Control System.Sfi System.Throttle Body On-Vehicle Inspection

  1. Check the throttle position sensor.

    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the ignition switch on (IG).

    3. Push the intelligent tester main switch ON.

    4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / Throttle Position Sensor.

    5. Depress the accelerator pedal. When the throttle valve is fully opened, check that the value of "Throttle Position Sensor" is within the specification.

      Standard throttle valve opening percentage:
      60% or more
      NOTICE:
      When checking the standard throttle valve opening percentage, the shift lever should be in the N position.
      If the percentage is less than 60%, replace the throttle body.