1997 Toyota RAV4 - Answered Questions & Fixed issues
The first starting for the
unlikely as faulty cat converters will cause problems under load and at rpm
check for fuel pressure problems and faulty u regulator not holding pressure over night
1997 Toyota Rav4 driver side interior door handle broken
Parts can be had from a junk yard...remove door panel and push up on the connecting rod to open...generally, a little piece of plastic slips off or breaks inside the door. It is attached to a certain part of the rod. Should be white or clear plastic...look for the broken bits when door panel is removed so you know what you need....cheers
Overdrive indicator light flashes after five
This is indicating an issue with the transmission that should not be ignored. The flashing light was designed to annoy you into action. Waiting could cost you a lot more money. I would get the error codes by asking my local shop to get them, or many chain auto stores offer free code reading, just ask. I was at AutoZone a few weeks ago and got the codes, and they printed them off for me, in addition to recommendations as to the cause.
Best case scenario is just a reset is necessary (computer perhaps). You don't want to be stuck on the side of the road, so it's good to find out.
Good luck and let us know how it turns out.
1997 Toyota Rav4 doors are locked
over time the grease in the locks etc can become frozen and stop movement when its warmed up a bit it will move better, using the key on the doors every now and then helps move this greas about as the central locking wont move these parts only the switches, replacing the grease after a degreasing locking mechanisms inside the door on the rear of the lock should help choose a grease that can handle low temperatures.
Starter just clicks starter gear kicks out but dose not spin
Hi Tracy:
I'd start by checking the battery condition, and the condition of the battery connections . If they are corroded or have white or greenish stuff on them, they will probably not be letting enough current through. If that's what you find, disconnect them. and neutralize the corrosion by dipping then in a glass of water with one teaspoon of ordinary kitchen baking soda dissolved in it. Repeat until all bubbling stops, then rinse with clear water. Clean the battery posts with a post cleaning tool (it's a special wire brush, and use a knife or file to scrape any corrosion or scale off the posts and wire connections.
Re-connect and give it a try.
If it works.............. Ta Da!
If not, let me know and we'll chase some more ideas.
Cheerfuls
It starts and runs at 4000 rpm and stays there
My friend, you may be about to blow up the motor.
Would you please refrain from starting this RAV4 until it is fixed, or you may destroy it, if it is not already destroyed.
Since I am so far away from you, my first thought was a stuck gas pedal, I remember them sticking and people dying many years ago. If you cannot take this vehicle to a Toyota dealer, at least call them and ask them about recalls and what might be wrong with it.
God bless your efforts.
Why will engine not start
You have a spark at the plugs, which indicates the ignition system is working.
The engine is cranking over?
If not - or it seems slow to crank - check the earth lead on the battery.
The only other thing that springs to mind is either the crankshaft or camshaft sensor.
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