Problem Symptoms Table
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Toyota RAV4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
HINT:
- Use the table below to help determine the cause of the problem symptom. The potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as necessary.
- Inspect the fuses and relays related to this system before inspecting the suspected areas below.
Active torque control 4WD system
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLESymptom Suspected area Refer to Phenomenon of tight-corner braking* 1. Steering angle sensor circuit DTC C1297/97 STEERING ANGLE SENSOR 2. Linear solenoid circuit DTC C1298/98 LINEAR SOLENOID CIRCUIT 3. 4WD control ECU 4WD indicator light remains ON 4WD indicator light circuit 4WD INDICATOR LIGHT REMAINS ON 4WD indicator light does not come ON 4WD indicator light circuit 4WD INDICATOR LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON The system is in the DTC output mode although terminals TC and CG of the DLC3 are not short circuited 1. TC and CG terminal circuit TC AND CG TERMINAL CIRCUIT 2. 4WD indicator light circuit The system is not in the DTC output mode although terminals TC and CG of the DLC3 are not short circuited 1. TC and CG terminal circuit TC AND CG TERMINAL CIRCUIT 2. 4WD indicator light circuit
HINT:
*: When driving 4WD mode, the vehicle is hard to turn, as if the brakes were applied, due to the rotational difference between the front and rear tires while turning.