T-TT-0559-19_Rev

Tech Tip T-TT-0559-19
Subject
May 27, 2020
Market
Click Noise at Approximately 20-30 mph
Service Category
Section
Drivetrain
Transfer/4wd/AwdAwd
USA
Applicability
2019 RAV4
APPLICABLE VEHICLES
2019
RAV4
CONDITION
This Tech Tip ONLY applies to 2019 model year RAV4 Adventure/Limited grade vehicles equipped
with torque vectoring AWD system.
Some customers may experience a clicking type noise at approximately 20-30 mph with “Normal” or
“ECO” drive mode selected.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Clicking noise may be heard during engagement/disengagement (connect/disconnect) of the AWD
system. This noise is considered a characteristic of the system.
Compare to a known good vehicle prior to diagnosis. See example audio file of characteristic noise in
“Link References” section below.
Characteristic click noise example:
- Audio recording was taken from a unit on a bench with component (rear differential/transfer)
outside of vehicle.
- Click noise sound level will be reduced when inside vehicle.
LINK REFERENCES
1.
Characteristic Click Noise Example
Expires on
Ver. 3.0 01/01/2019 T
05/27/2021
Rev1
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