Active Torque Control 4Wd System -- Dtc Check / Clear |

CHECK DTC (When Using Intelligent Tester) |
Check the DTCs.
Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Turn the engine switch on (IG).
Read the DTCs by following the prompts on the tester screen.
- HINT:
- Refer to the intelligent tester operator's manual for further details.
CLEAR DTC (When Using Intelligent Tester) |
Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch on (IG).
Operate the intelligent tester to clear the codes.
Refer to the intelligent tester operator's manual for further details.

CHECK DTC (When not Using Intelligent Tester) |
Using the SST, connect terminals TC (13) and CG (4) of the DLC3
- SST
- 09843-18040
Turn the ignition switch on (IG).
w/o Multi-information display:
Read DTCs from the 4WD indicator light on the combination meter.w/ Multi-information display:
Read DTCs from the 4WD indicator light and the multi-information display on the combination meter.- HINT:
- If the 4WD indicator light does not blink, perform relevant troubleshooting procedures. The relevant troubleshooting procedures are in the sections listed in the table below.
- If more than 1 DTC is detected at the same time, the DTCs will be displayed in numerical order.
- As an example, the blinking patterns of the normal system code and DTCs 11 and 21 are shown in the illustration.
- DTCs are explained in "DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART" (RAV4_ACA30 RM0000020AY00VX.html).
Section Title See Procedure 4WD Indicator Light does not Come ON RAV4_ACA30 RM0000020BK00JX.html TC and CG Terminal Circuit RAV4_ACA30 RM0000020B700OX.html
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CLEAR DTC (When not Using Intelligent Tester) |
Using SST, connect terminals 13 (TC) and 4 (CG) of the DLC3.
- SST
- 09843-18040
Turn the ignition switch on (IG).
Clear the DTCs stored in the 4WD control ECU by depressing the brake pedal 8 times or more within 5 seconds.
Check that the warning light blinks in the normal system code pattern.
Remove SST from the terminals of the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch off.
- HINT:
- DTCs cannot be cleared by disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal or removing the ECU-IG1 fuse.
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