20 Most Recent 2010 Toyota RAV4 - Page 5 Questions & Answers

Check your belt

I got this free Pdf manual from reliable-store for free and I don't think Ive visited a mechanic or fixya for help for more than 3-4 times out of the 20 times I fixed the chipper in these 4 years

Hybrid models only. .

This is just a guess but did you have a battery fail completely dead or have it disconnected for an extended period of time? I had a 2001 Ford Astro Van that had an internal connection in the battery break. I called AAA for a jump but all that would happen was the dummy lights in the dash would flash. I had it towed to Walmart as it was a nearly new battery. They tested and replaced it with a new one but it still wouldn't start so I had it towed to the Ford dealer. They said that if the battery wasn't connected for an extended time for whatever reason, the passive anti theft program, that works with the chip key, deprograms in the computer. I didn't know this at the time so I didn't bring my wife's key with me. It takes at least two to program the system. I had to have a new chip key cut, $22.00 then have it and my key reprogrammed into the system, $65.00 labor then. Good luck.

Check the child lock. If it does not open from earlier side then inner panel needs to go out snd see what's heppend. Not sure how locks designed on it, it could be that power lock actuator lever snapped from it's place

recheck install -connections and sensors --have code read --replace with the same trans - if not ecu wont recognize it

The service and repair manual with diagram will guide you to locate and fix the problem on your own and you will get the manual from the given link http://toolsnyou.com/

Confirm that you have power reaching the motor windings. If positive, then the anomaly is centered around the motor.

The battery itself isn't holding a charge or the car won't start? It is easy to see if the battery is dead with a simple voltage meter at any auto parts store. Most RAV4s need a new battery after about 8 years on the road in my experience. If the battery still has a charge but the car won't start, you have a problem with the cables from the battery to the starter.

Check fan relay

follow exhaust under vehicle and after the cat conveter will see what looks like a spark plug in the exhaust tube with wires and corrector thats the one you want

possible the way to go is to have the fault codes read to see if any transmission sensors have failed

Hi possibly safety modules for seat belts etc.. thanks

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