I have a new 2010 RAV 4.. Bluetooth worked perfectly for a couple of months but now when I have been out of the vehicle or had it turned off.. when I get back in the vehicle and start it radio comes on just fine but within 30 seconds the radio shuts off and the screen says "talking" and I am not on the phone! any suggestions?

i do believe 1996 was the first model year for the Rav 4?

edmunds is always a good resource for all kinds of vehicle information.
1996 Toyota RAV4 Base 2dr SUV 2 0L 4 cyl 5 speed Manual Features and Specs

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no recall for the air bag

run fault codes and look for an accelerator position sensor problem

THE DEAD BATTERY HAS LOCKEED OUT THE RADIO. YOU WERE GIVEN THE RESET CODE WITH THE NEW CAR PAPERWORK.

Hi did you find out what the problem was? Mine is doing the exact same thing and I has the the switch replaced a couple of years ago so was just wondering if your was the switch or a wire

check the voltage on the battery with a volt meter, it should be around 12.6 to 13 volts, if not charge battery with a charger, after charge try to start vehicle, if the vehicle starts use your volt meter at the battery again, the voltage should be around 14 to 14.5 any lower and the battery isn't being charged and the alternator should be checked and or replaced to solve the problem..

I had same problem on 1996 gmc. It would start great and run great if you primed it with gas. The fuel pressure was at 55lb. It turned out itwas the fuel pump. The injectors on my truck needed more pressure to start but after starting this was enough pressure to run. I ran my truck for 4 months before the fuel pump quit alltogether. Once I changed the pump it started perfectly. Hope this is helpful. Sudbury, Ontario, Canada

our 2007 Rav 4 had a clunk in steering when turning at about 28000 miles it was do to a weak stearing knuckle, had replaced, and went away

I work for Toyota, and I will be glad to provide you with the actual answer:

The RAV/4 product is available in two models, a 4WD model and a 2WD model.
The difference between the two is on the 2WD model, there is no driveshaft going under the vehicle to the rear wheels, and no rear differential. There is no "RAV/2"; both models are called RAV/4's.

There is a lot of common confusuion about how the 4WD works. It is full time 4WD. In other words, it is always in 4WD. It does not "kick in/kick out/automatically engage", or anything like that. It is 4WD all of the time. But, when I say "4WD", that is sometimes mistaken for "all wheel drive", and, in this case, the RAV/4 is not "AWD". What this means is that if you raise the RAV/4 up on a lift, and put it in gear, 1 rear and the other side front tires will spin. True "all wheel drive" would have ALL 4 wheels spinning. This is not the case with the Rav/4. What the RAV does have, making up for not having "True AWD" on the 5 speed model, however, is a switch that locks the center differential in the transfer case, which, when engaged, applies a method of "locking" the 4WD system for maximum traction, but it is still not AWD. The automatic version doe not have this ability.
The last "true AWD" vehicle for purchase was a 1970's International Scout.
If you are considering purchasing a RAV/4, that is a very good investement. They hold their value quite well, and are virtually bulletproof; I do not make any "money" off my RAV/4 customers...
Just "gas station work". Very nice cars. I hope that this helps you, please feel free to comment back with any otherr questions...Glad to be of assistance.
Toyota Ed