Why does my Toyota RAV4 make a loud popping noise?
Loud Steering Intermediate Shaft Size: The steering column in some RAV4s makes a loud clunking or popping noise when turned. The culprit is the steering intermediate shaft, which has an incorrectly sized internal diameter and swing range.
How do I Turn on the battery light on my RAV4?
Set the multimeter to read voltage. Specifically, you’ll need to set it to 20V DC. With your Rav4 turned off, you’ll connect the negative side of the meter to the negative battery post or wire. Touch the positive side of the voltmeter to the positive battery wire.
What should the volts be on a RAV4?
Specifically, you’ll need to set it to 20V DC. With your Rav4 turned off, you’ll connect the negative side of the meter to the negative battery post or wire. Touch the positive side of the voltmeter to the positive battery wire. With the engine off, you should get a reading somewhere between 12.0 volts and 12.6 volts.
Why does my Toyota head unit stop playing sound?
PROBLEM: Toyota head unit is designed to stop playing sound upon any connection errors. In other words if a speaker, or auxiliary device is malfunctioning it will stop playing sound. This includes anything after market or *extra installed by the dealer.
What kind of sound does a RAV4 make?
I have had the 2019 RAV4 for a week and for the first time today, I heard the EXACT sound you are describing. Only when shifting in or out of part. The first time it was loud and now its softer but you can hear it but it’s exactly like the sound you hear when a robot’s arm moves in the movies.
Are there any recalls on the Toyota RAV4?
In 2015, Toyota recalled nearly 425,000 affected RAV4s and replaced the water diverter channel and wiper linkage at no charge. Loud Steering Intermediate Shaft Size: The steering column in some RAV4s makes a loud clunking or popping noise when turned.
Why does my Toyota Highlander make a noise?
The culprit is the steering intermediate shaft, which has an incorrectly sized internal diameter and swing range. Toyota released a newly designed steering intermediate shaft that, when installed, solves the noise problem.
What kind of problems does a Toyota RAV4 have?
2000-2004 RAV4 – Common Problems. A 2002 Toyota RAV4. Clogged Pistons: See 2005-2012 RAV4 – Common Problems. Failing ECM: The ECM (engine control module) in 2000-2004 RAV4 tends to fail prematurely, causing the transmission to act erratically. Symptoms include loss of power, jerking and hesitating when shifting, and launching on third gear.
Why does my RAV4 accelerator pedal keep sticking?
Ineffective Floor Mat Design: Many RAV4 owners have complained about a sticking accelerator pedal, which is caused by an ineffective all-weather floor mat design. When an accelerator pedal gets trapped in the wide open position, the driver faces an increased risk of a crash.
What causes a Toyota RAV4 to get oil clogged?
A 2007 Toyota RAV4 Sport. Clogged Pistons: According to reports, some RAV4s consume an unusual amount of oil between oil changes. This is allegedly a result of an ineffective piston design that – according to reports – can get clogged with oil.
What kind of noise does a RAV4 steering column make?
I started doing some research about my Toyota RAV4 steering column “klunking” noise, and it turns out that a lot of people have this same RAV4 steering column klunk/knocking/popping sound (threads here and here .)
What’s the problem with my Toyota RAV4 steering shaft?
I have had this problem for several years in my 2007 V6 steering. I heard and felt the “slight clunk” every time I drove the RAV4. It was out of warranty when I saw the service bulletin. Two weeks ago I decided to try my own fix. I have driven regularly for 2 weeks and not heard or felt a clunk. It is wonderful.
When did Toyota reimburse me for steering column noise?
Finally today, April 19, 2010, Toyota has agreed to reimburse me for half of the total repair cost for this RAV4 steering column klunking noise. If you’re interested, you can read all the details at that other link – including dozens of comments from other RAV4 owners.