Why does my Toyota RAV4 not start?
The most common causes that hinders normal starting operation of your RAV4 are dead key fob battery, dead 12v battery, corrosion on battery terminals, bad alternator, clogged fuel filter, broken starter, blown fuse, empty gas tank, immobilizer error or any fault in the electrical system.
What does it mean when your push start car won’t start?
One of the most common causes of a push button start malfunction is a weak key fob battery. If you believe that this may be the case for you, hold the key fob as close to the push button start as you can while going through the motions of turning your vehicle on.
How do I start my RAV4 with a dead key?
Once inside, hold your vehicle’s Smart Key against dashboard while pressing the brake pedal and your push-button should show a green light and allow you to start your vehicle.
How do you reset the ABS light on a Toyota RAV4?
Now, turn on the ignition and immediately tap the brake pedal 8 or more times. You have to tap the brake pedal just enough to flash the brake lights 8 times and it has to be done within 5 seconds. Turn off the key, remove the jumper, and the lights and codes should be gone.
How do you open the trunk of a RAV4 with a dead battery?
How to unlock a Toyota with a dead battery
- Push the key release on the back of the key fob, remove and remove the emergency key.
- On the driver’s door handle, you should see a keyhole.
- Use the emergency key to remove the cover to access the keyhole in the door handle.
What happens when the battery in your key dies?
Automakers know that your keyless ignition may need to work if the fob dies, and the system has been designed to work even with a non-functioning remote. Use the key fob to push the START button. Some manufacturers have a backup system that allows this method to work if the key fob battery is dead.
What to do if your RAV4 won’t start?
In that case, it’s definitely not an immobilizer problem. Next time it happens, keep the key in the “start” position with one hand, while playing with the shift lever with the other hand. Try it in park and neutral. Also test for a poor connection to the battery by leaving the door open so the dome light is on when you try to start the RAV.
Why does the dome light dim when I crank the RAV4?
If the dome light dims significantly when you try to crank,you probably have a loose connection on the battery post. An even better test is to see if your headlights dim when you try to start the RAV (assuming you can see your headlights reflecting on a garage door or a wall) . Any update on this?
Why does my Toyota RAV4 go into panic mode?
It smells like a problem with immobilizer chip in the key, though the whole procedure with panic mode (found just by chance) is quite weird. Besides it happened twice only with 3 months interval (if the key is damaged, I’d expect more consistent failures). Had anybody experienced anything like this? Click to expand… That is strange.