Engine & fuel system
3 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Failure to start
Low fuel pressure due to restricted or blocked fuel filter.
Overview
- Affects
- All models with petrol engines.
Repair steps
- Remove fuel tank.
- Renew fuel filter.
- Refit fuel tank.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 8.
Unable to remove in-tank fuel pump
Overview
- Affects
- All models with in-tank fuel pump assembly retaining ring.
- Remedy
- Fit new part
Cause
Retaining ring for fuel pump assembly seized to fuel tank.
Repair
- Cut through retaining ring to enable removal from fuel tank. Avoid damaging fuel tank threads.
- Inspect fuel tank threads for damage. If fuel tank threads damaged or new retaining ring will not tighten: Fit new fuel tank.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 9.
Engine difficult to start after standing for 3hours or more
Cause
Unsatisfactory design of injectors.
Repair
- Inspect production number on injectors If production number 0692, replace injectors.
Parts1 part
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Injector | 23209-39145 | 4 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 11.
Brakes
2 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
ABS warning lamp illuminated
Symptoms
Trouble code stored in ABS control module fault memory: C1249.
Cause
Brake pedal position (BPP) switch faulty.
Repair
- Fit new BPP switch.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 4.
Engine malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated. Trouble code stored: P0607
Overview
- Affects
- All models with four wheel drive and trailer socket.
- Fault codes
P0607- Remedy
- Fit modified part
- Parts
- 2 parts
Cause
Corrosion of connectors in trailer socket.
Brake pedal position (BPP) switch faulty.
Repair
- Check trailer socket for corrosion. If corrosion present: Fit new trailer socket.
- If no corrosion present: Fit modified brake pedal position (BPP) switch.
Parts2 parts
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Trailer socket | Z457P-00560-01 | 1 |
| Brake pedal position (BPP) switch | 84340-69025 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 6.
Suspension & drivetrain
3 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Knocking noise from front suspension when driving over speed humps
Overview
- Affects
- All models, →12/10.
Cause
Internal fault with front shock absorbers.
Repair
- Replace front shock absorbers with modified version.
- Check front wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 2.
Knocking noise from front suspension when manoeuvring or parking
Excessive friction between front suspension strut upper mounting and shock absorber bump stop. Fix: fit a modified part.
Overview
- Affects
- All models with four wheel drive.
- Remedy
- Fit modified part
Repair steps
- Disassemble front suspension struts.
- Fit modified shock absorber bump stop and plastic washer. Ensure plastic washer fitted on top of shock absorber bump stop.
- Reassemble suspension struts and refit.
Parts
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Front bump stop | 48331-42050 | 2 |
| Plastic washer | 48334-42010 | 2 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 5.
Knocking noise from rear suspension over uneven surfaces
Overview
- Affects
- All models, →04/12.
- Remedy
- Fit modified part
- Parts
- 3 parts
Cause
Unsatisfactory design of rear anti-roll bar link rod bushes causing damage to anti-roll bar link rods.
Repair
- Fit modified rear anti-roll bar link rods.
- Fit modified bushes to rear anti-roll bar link rods.
Parts3 parts
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-roll bar link rod | 48830-42021 | 2 |
| Anti-roll bar link rod bush | 48817-05010 | 2 |
| Anti-roll bar link rod bush | 48817-05020 | 2 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 10.
Steering
2 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Knocking noise from steering column when steering wheel turned
Cause
Unsatisfactory design of steering column lower shaft.
Repair
- Fit modified steering column lower shaft.
Parts2 parts
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Steering column lower shaft | 45221-42080 | 1 |
| Clamp | 90460-64003 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 1.
Electric power steering (EPS) warning lamp illuminated
Overview
- Affects
- All models.
- Fault codes
U0105U0121- Remedy
- Fit modified part
Cause
Electric power steering (EPS) control module failure.
Repair
- Carry out electrical, mechanical and component tests (as applicable) to eliminate any other possible cause(s).
- If no fault(s) found: Fit modified electric power steering (EPS) control module.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 7.
Body & trim
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Front edge of bonnet vibrates whilst driving at high speed
Cause
Excessive clearance between bonnet and bonnet slam panel.
Repair
- Fit sealing strips to front edge of bonnet.
Parts3 parts
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Sealing strip, RH | 52543-42010 | 1 |
| Sealing strip, LH | 52544-42010 | 1 |
| Sealing strip, centre | 53396-42020 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 3.
Glossary
Technical terms used in this guide.
- ABS
- Anti-lock braking system — stops the wheels locking under hard braking
- BPP Switch
- Brake pedal position switch — behind the pedal, it triggers the brake lights
- BPP
- Brake pedal position — the switch behind the pedal that triggers the brake lights
- Anti-Roll Bar
- A bar that links the left and right suspension to cut body roll in corners
- Control Module
- A control unit for one of the vehicle's systems (engine, gearbox, brakes, body, and so on)
- Fault Memory
- The list of stored trouble codes in a control module
- In-Tank Fuel Pump
- The fuel pump mounted inside the fuel tank
- Trouble Code
- A standardised fault code stored by a control module, read with a diagnostic tool
- Bushes
- Rubber mountings that let a suspension or body joint move without metal-to-metal contact
Frequently asked questions
What are the common faults with the Toyota RAV4 2.0 Valvematic?
This guide contains 11 workshop bulletins for the Toyota RAV4 2.0 Valvematic. Of these, three concern the engine and fuel system and three the suspension and drivetrain. Symptoms, causes, repair steps and part numbers are shown where supplied.
Does every Toyota RAV4 2.0 Valvematic have these faults?
No. These are patterns documented across the model by workshops, not predictions for an individual vehicle. Where a fault applies only to certain vehicles or VIN ranges, that is listed with the fault.
Can I check for Toyota RAV4 2.0 Valvematic faults myself?
Many of them. The documented symptoms can be seen, heard or felt during a test drive.