Toyota RAV4 - Answered Questions & Fixed Issues - Page 8

Could be a vent valve actuator, wiring, connection or ECM/PCM issue and would need narrowing down to which one before spending money on an unnecessary part .

its best not to take the chance as engine could of been scimed years ago. and it will take out the valves more if it has. even in a non interference engine it will cause a lot of damage if going above 2.000 revs.

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.

Most likely your idle speed is too low due to dirt on throttle plates and IAC valve. cleaning these items usually restores normal idle operation.

P1653 P1653 - Power Steering Output Circuit Malfunction Problem with electrical steering rack

In the old days the turbo wastegate was closed and the turbo left to its own devices to produce as much pressure as it could until it reached maximum when the wastegate would open. In modern times the turbo wastegate is open and no pressure is produced unless the engine management decides to close the wastegate. The wastegate is closed (mostly) by a vacuum servo and the vacuum supply is switched on/exhausted by the management computer as it decides. Conditions of low boost/power loss or overboost can be difficult to locate/cure. It is usually pointless relying on basic scanners and code readers because they are often misleading. It is far better to entrust diagnosis to a diagnostic specialist who will have the equipment and experience to view the live data and make sense of it.

indicates problem brake pads sitting for periods ( overnight or cold weather ) puts a fine coating of rust on the disc and pads and that makes them vibrate until the pads warm up and the rust is burnt off it is possible that if the discs are machined to remove the polished finish and different pads are used , the noise will go

Without knowing what type of car you’re referring to and by your description of what’s going on it sounds like the upper bearing plate on the front struts might be the issue.

http://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/toyota,2002,rav4,2.0l+l4,1388910,fuel+&+air It is in the fuel tank see attached link for schematic

Hi, check alarm fuse or Disconnect 12v Battery for 10 minutes

hard to steer and battery light on sounds like a broken belt

Push on the door, it probably pops open

Check your fuel pressure at the Schrader valve (test port) on the engine's fuel rail. Just hook up a fuel pressure gauge and turn the key to on. If below specs, either your pump is weak and failing or your fuel filter is clogged. I believe Autozone (and others) have a loan-a-tool policy. You pay a deposit and get the gauge, and when you return the tool you get your deposit back.

gears slipping out of mesh indicates 1 ---not properly engaged on selection 2--- failing output shaft bearings 3-- worm slip joint bush in the extension housing not maintaining alignment of the output shaft The gear engagement is by dog teeth in the synchro ring for 5th gear and if that connection alignment is not maintained exactly by bearings and bushes the dog teeth move out of engagement at each revolution AS reverse gear operates through a moveable spur cut gear to engage the counter shaft and the out put shaft and you are having trouble with reverse as well , indicates the out put shaft rear bearing is suspect or is moving in the box housing

yes, it has two relays. 2nd is a circuit opening relay located in the left kick panel

computer box will need to be changed,the computer is programmed to read the pick up sensors of the camry and is not compatable with the rav4,whiering harness needs to be changed to fit the rav4 computer aswell as the key code sensor around the egnition.

hi there. see if you can find anything at this link to try and help you find out why. Windshield washer pumps not working in 1997 RAV4 Google Search

big end bearings( lower engine rod bearings to confuse) knock at idle and get louder with rpm if the noise changes with rpm and you are hearing it near the ac compressor then it could be the ac pulley bearing test if it is the compressor by listening and then turning the ac off the pulley will still spin but the compressor stops if the noise remains , replace the pulley bearings

You have to take it and get it reprogram. The pcm is not able to remember it.

Sounds like early stages of a worn out clutch slipping under load. If it is, make sure in the future to always take your foot completely off of the clutch pedal once in gear, or you will be replacing it again. In other words Do Not Ride the Clutch. Eventually you will have trouble going up hills, even in first or second.