Like any other modern car, the Toyota RAV4 is equipped with three locks. They are installed on the driver and passenger doors, as well as the trunk. If the key fob remains in the car, many drivers begin to panic - because the car does not want to open. Some even take extreme measures - breaking glass or calling for help. Below are a couple of interesting unlocking and opening methods.
Typically, RAV is equipped with two spare chips in addition to the main chip. They are provided for the installation of some alarm systems, as well as in case the owner loses the working sample. In this case, there should be no problems. However, often the car is purchased second-hand, and the new owner only gets one key.
Toyota RAV4 2004, engine Gasoline 2.0 liter., 150 hp, AWD drive, Automatic - DIY
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Good afternoon. Dear comrade in misfortune, please tell me how you opened it? I’ve been walking around it for 2 hours, I don’t know which direction to approach from (((
Well, as a last resort, break the radiator grill
Well, this is just a last resort. I wouldn't want to. on Avito the grille costs 2000)) This weekend I’ll try to get around somehow.
Well, don’t break it like a fool, of course, but carefully cut it out so that you can insert the mesh later. And my previous owner also tied a rope, he probably ran into this. Have you tried it through mesh and thick wire?
At first I thought it was through the sponge that lies above the radiator, but there’s something like a pocket there, made of metal, like this one. Probably the current will have to go through the bottom. Or I’m thinking if I remove the right wheel, the fender liner and try to reach the lock at an angle. But these are all thoughts. I'll try to come up with something by trial and error. Then I’ll write down what and how. Because, as I understand it, this is a rare breakdown and I think it will be useful to someone later, so as not to rack my brains like I did;)
Off topic, but a long time ago I began to think about how to open the hood using a special tool? Previously, as a child, I used a thin and long screwdriver to open the Volga cars that were parked in my father’s work garage, I drained the gasoline from the gas pumps onto the moped, I wanted to ride, so I’ll collect 100 grams from each and drive it for a week, so if there is someone interested in my idea, then write In a personal note, I don’t want anyone to look under the hood, but they pull the cable and you excuse them, the cable breaks, it happens
There are companies and people who specialize in this and take the original.
Well, the company understands this. In a regular service they will try to pick and open it at random. Maybe someone has encountered this themselves. And methods of solution.
No, that's all. He's talking some bullshit! It makes sense to press the paw if you first need to move the hook of the lock. You need to move the spring itself, which with the help of a cable opens the hood, and only then press the paw.
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If the battery is dead
In this case, all working systems are blocked. However, you can connect external power using a known good battery. There are two such methods.
- A widely known method is to apply voltage to the plus of the generator in order to reset the engine protection. The negative connects to any exposed part of the underbody. However, not everyone can reach the positive terminal of the generator without a professional lift or inspection hole. This is especially difficult to do on the third generation Rava 4, where the current generation device is installed too high.
- Another way to connect an external battery is to the headlight system. Here you should find a wire that has a plus on it. In RAV 4 foglights there is no “+”, you have to open the hood and disassemble the optics.
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Hello, the headlights are sweating, for what reason might someone encounter this?
Sergey (Nateshvari) The reason for fogging of headlights is the physical process of transition from one state of liquid to another with a decrease in temperature. As the temperature rises, when cooled, moisture turns into a vapor state and turns into a liquid, which settles on the surface with the lowest temperature. The headlight has this glass surface. it is in direct contact with the outside air.
Many people believe that the headlight is a sealed device. This is completely wrong. The design of this headlight prevents direct ingress of water, but has holes for ventilation, leakage of covers and electrical wiring elements. Ventilation holes are usually closed with special plugs through which water cannot penetrate inside, but air flows in and out freely. One more fact should be noted. Over time, some fillings dry out slightly, “dry out,” and the seam is no longer completely sealed. Humidity can easily get into the headlights when the car is in a high-humidity area, such as during washing. When the headlight is turned on, the air inside it heats up and expands, and when it cools, it contracts, drawing in outside air that may be more humid. Moisture then condenses on the cold inner surfaces of the headlights. If the headlight ventilation is good, the humid air will gradually change to normal air and the fog will disappear. If air circulation is disrupted or excess moisture penetrates through cracks in the housing, non-sealed lids, through adjacent sources of moisture (wash tank, warm surfaces, leaking hose, moisture leaks while driving, etc.), then excessive condensation will occur in the housing. Far and the situation gradually worsened.
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Alexander (Marley) I’ll explain it more simply (translation from the above publication))) Your headlights are not tight. The problem is solved as follows: remove the headlights. Influence on vulcanization and sealant coating of joints. If you don't understand, read the post above. )))
Maxim (Yvonne) on my Honda, it was so that after washing and rain the headlight always sweated. Cause. Sealant on the left.
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During long trips, many drivers find that keeping their foot on the accelerator pedal in a fixed position leads to rapid fatigue. To make long-distance travel easier, most modern cars are equipped with a special system called cruise control.
But it's worth noting that some motorists don't know how to use this type of system. This will be discussed in this article.
Toyota RAV4 Chameleon › Logbook › Finally, the thresholds were replaced and some other little things!
When buying and exchanging Rafa, I saw that there was little left of the thresholds. They rotted completely. Even the amplifiers were damaged. Plus, the rear arches at the junction with the wings rotted and hands could easily get through there. Dust was sucked out of there. I only found out about this when I picked up the dirt. It’s a depressing sight. The hood hinge also came off after straightening... The spare tire tore the rear door. I was supposed to repair the hinge and door myself. But the thresholds...
A separate topic is “bodybuilders”. Many asked for a donor and charged such sums for repairs. Yes, if the donor was normal, he would have digested the thresholds himself. And they don’t want to strain themselves like that. So there are plenty of orders. There was a donor. But it’s also rotten. Others seem to agree, but they ask for metal and it’s clear from them that they have problems digesting the thresholds. I dreamed of finding a specialist who works not for money, but for the soul. Let him do it not like a new one, but make it soundly.
So half a year passed in search. Thank you, my grandfather recommended val-56. We came and looked. He said he has metal. But it is advisable to select the thresholds from something. So that it turns out better. I disassembled the interior and removed the plastic and quickly accessed it.
Fortunately, I came across thresholds from the Muscovite 412 at the car market. They had never been there before. The profile fits perfectly. But for a long Raf they are a centimeter short. The price for a pair is 700 rubles.
I rode Karina for two weeks. In the end. Grandfather did it quickly. I welded in new amplifiers. Thresholds were added where there were not enough. I coated everything with mastic. I made new arches and coated them too. I welded the arches so that the wings on the outside were not badly damaged. Lightly sand and putty. It's not immediately noticeable.
In addition, I made a hood hinge, welded the back door. I got so carried away that I welded all the holes for the screws for fastening the plastic. Adjusted the hood and door. In general, cheap, cheerful and high quality. Not like from the factory, but there are no holes. Technological holes in the sills temporarily closed. Then I’ll put the work in there.
I spent a week in the garage putting everything back together. I made noise on the rear arches with a noisemaker over the vibration. I puttyed and painted the door. We'll do the rest in the spring.
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Causes
We have listed below the main reasons why the hood may not open:
- The structure jammed under the influence of frost (cold temperature) after washing. This situation can greatly ruin your mood and disrupt your plans. If you want to avoid this problem, be sure to dry your car well after washing. We also recommend (especially in the cold season) to warm up the car well before performing various manipulations with it;
- If freezing is local (hood lock or the hood itself as a part), you can warm up the problem areas;
- If the cable is damaged, we recommend going to a car service center;
- The hood may jam due to a “soured” lock. This happens when the car is not used for a long time or the hood of the car is not opened for a long time. Pull the handle that controls the opening towards you. If the element remains motionless when the handle is pulled, the problem is identified as “souring.”
Having understood the reason, you can choose a method that will help solve the problem of opening the hood.
Replace the broken cable with a new one
Replacing this simple part will not be difficult. You need to purchase the same cable, but better multi-core. Its length should be sufficient.
You must first attach it to the lock, then extend it along the same path into the interior, having first put on a plastic stopper in the form of a cap. When attaching to the lever, you will need the help of another person who will tighten the cable so that it comes out more from the channel and it is more convenient to secure it to the lever.
There is no need to apply too much tension, otherwise a new break may soon occur.
Fuel tank release hatch
The tank of the car is opened by pressing a special handle. It is located at the front left corner of the driver's seat, on the floor. Mechanism type: lever. The button shows a fuel station.
If the neck does not open, the lever is probably damaged or worn. Replacing it is not particularly difficult. You need to lift the plastic threshold and floor covering, then unscrew the two screws. You may have to remove the chair if installing the new mechanism is not easy.
Learn more about solving the problem in the video.
The service for opening a Toyota RAV4 in specialized workshops costs about 40-50 dollars.
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How to open the hood
In the latest modifications of the Japanese SUV, all the cables and door pulls are hidden in boxes for safety reasons. The only independent way to unlock the car is through the hood.
You can open it like this:
- insert a thin and flat iron pin through the radiator grill - a skewer for frying meat;
- press the pin connected to the lock cable to the right.
Naturally, the emblem is removed from the grille in advance. As a last resort, if you can’t get the tool through, the radiator protection can be disassembled.
Or like this:
- pull the hood up;
- press down on the lock tongue, inserting your fingers from below, under the locking lever.
Some modifications of the Toyota RAV 4 are equipped with mechanical hood locks for safety reasons. This makes it somewhat difficult to unlock the door from the outside.
From inside the car, the hood opens with a button if the RAV 4 is equipped with a mechanical lock. It is located under the dashboard, near the driver's seat. You need to pull it up. A click will sound. Its absence will indicate that the cable is probably broken.
Instead of a mechanical lock, an electronic chip can also be installed. It opens from the alarm control key fob.
Determining the location of the break
When the cable comes off or breaks, the lever or button moves freely, without effort, and the problem arises of how to open the hood. Most often, the problem occurs at the place where the drive is attached to the lever in the passenger compartment. This is the simplest situation.
But sometimes the cable breaks at the lock under the hood - this is the second most common case, more complex. Finally, it can happen anywhere else, such as the middle, due to wear and tear.
In any case, it is very difficult to determine the exact location, since the signs are the same. Therefore, it is better to assume the simplest and most common situation - the first.
Replace the broken cable with a new one
After you have managed to open the hood, you need to replace the broken cable and install a new one. It is best to start dismantling from the engine compartment. If the cable is broken directly at the lock itself, it can be removed from the lever side in the passenger compartment, after first releasing the fastenings located in the body part (they look like rubber plugs). Access to the cable from the lever side in the cabin is usually quite difficult, so you should work carefully.
The new cable must match the old one in length and diameter. Since it is not always possible to purchase a much-needed spare part, many drivers do the following. In any hardware store, you can buy a steel cable of the same diameter and the required length, which is inserted into the casing from the old one, and crimped around the edges with lead weights. The method is extremely cheap and sufficiently reliable.
