20 Most Recent 1997 Toyota RAV4 - Page 4 Questions & Answers

There are three rows of fuses, bottom row, number 5 (of 6) from left http://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/248015_Picture8_11.jpg

Check that the brakes are not binding . On a level road with the hand brake off and out of gear the car should be able to be pushed forward and back with out any signs of binding.

Is it just the tank or radiator also...find exactly what is leaking a tank will b cheap and easy as the radiator may b expensive and a hr or 2 of labor

Could be a coincidence. Just try to trace back the electrical wires and see where one is bad, or perhaps even has a shortage, causing the fuse to blow. Impossible to do a diagnose without being under the hood myself.

The best way I have found to check the alternator is to start the engine then disconnect the battery, If the car stops running there is a strong possibility that your alternator isn't charging. You can then take the alternator off and take it to the parts store and have it checked which is something most places will do for free.

You going to have to get down there and answer that NO ONE -- can guess at 90% of the questions we get here Wouldn't it seem obvious that some bolts came loose?

theres a cap on valve cover

get a different place to check the on-board diagnostic (ODB) codes to eliminate emission component possibilities, which might be free at some auto stores or friendly repair shops or just get a cheap emission inspection just to get the test results; likely the timing is not set right, rather than EGR malfunction coincidence; if the timing belt is off it's correct setting, running higher octane in the gas tank will either make it much better or much worse until it returns to normal fuel.

Yes, you can clean it, although getting any interfering carbon completely out is difficult. to ck it without reinstallreinstall, use a vacuum pump. You should have one anyway to check the vacuum pot and ease of valve function.- Good Luck- Ned

You could try & clean it, but won't do much Replace it You can not leave it off,you will have a hole with exhaust coming out & an open intake manifold You can put it back on & not have any wires or hoses going to it, so it fails to work.

If you don't have the Owner's Manual to refer to I suggest you check a local auto parts store. Perhaps they can tell you and sell you the correct fluid.

https://techinfo.toyota.com/techInfoPortal/appmanager/t3/ti?_nfpb=true&_windowLabel=preloginsearchform&preloginsearchform_actionOverride=%2Fportlets%2FPrelogin%2FSearchForm%2FonModelChange&_pageLabel=ti_home_search_docs_page there will be a box for you to enter vehicle info and get owners manual

Timing mark is on the harmonic balancer on the crank.

Check engine immobiliser system. Check that the battery in the key is ok