55 Plate Rav4 D4D Problems

[Pfc1969]

Can I firstly say that I love my rav. However a few problems are occurring.

The one that is griping me occurs after the engine has warmed up and the temp needle is half way. If I then turn the engine off, the engine dumps the Battery power on turnover as in a flat Battery. I know this is now not the case as I have a brand new Battery in it.

The engine, once cooled starts after turning over normally.

Can ANYONE help? What's up wi me Rav? How do I fix it?

[FROSTYBALLS]

Hello Pete welcome to Toyota Owners Club.

Topic moved to Rav4 club - should get a better response.

[Pfc1969]

Ta

[bigend]

Check the earth straps to chassis, clean where they bolt up.

Keith

[Pfc1969]

Thank you. Where about on the. Engine is that located?

[gjnorthall]

This sort of issue has been reported on a couple of occasions recently. As well as the earth connections - check the security of the positive feed where it connects to the starter motor. What spec Battery have you fitted (the CCA value on the Battery is the important parameter) - some batteries listed for the Rav diesel are inadequate. Further tests are required but a defective starter motor is a possibility.

[Gasmater]

Welcome