2013 RAV4 Battery Died. Now have CEL & TRAC OFF light
130

Asked by MikeyLA Dec 11, 2018 at 06:47 PM about the 2013 Toyota RAV4 Limited

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

This morning I tried to start my car. All I got was a bunch of rapid clicks from
under the hood, the dashboard lights lit up like a Christmas tree, then it all
just died. Nothing. The negative pole of the battery was all corroded so I
cleaned it using baking soda & water. Then I used a portable starter to start it.
Took a couple of tries - nothing but rapid clicks, then it finally started. After
that the CEL remained on as well as the “TRAC OFF” light. Also, when I press
the accelerator nothing happens. It idles fine. I’m thinking it MUST have
something to do with the battery dying but I’ll admit that I just don’t know.
Any info/help would be greatly appreciated.

1 Answer
130

MikeyLA answered 5 years ago

I'll go ahead and answer my question since I figured it out and because someone else out there may need to know. I gave the battery a full charge and while doing that I completely disconnected the battery, cleaned everything, put permatex on the battery poles and connections. I had come across some info that said that sometimes the ETCS fuse will blow. I checked the fuse and sure enough, it was blown. Replaced the fuse and after the charge had full acceleration with the pedal and the CEL and "TRAC OFF" lights went away.

13 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

2013 Toyota RAV4

Write a car review

Review another car

Shortcuts

Search Toyota RAV4 Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    CHARLES DEFAZIO
    Reputation
    4,690
  • #2
    Evie Hunt
    Reputation
    4,130
  • #3
    kathymay22
    Reputation
    3,290
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Honda CR-V
2,055 Great Deals out of 41,712 listings starting at $1,100
Used Toyota Highlander
1,256 Great Deals out of 18,048 listings starting at $675
Used Toyota Camry
2,022 Great Deals out of 35,997 listings starting at $375
Used Toyota 4Runner
1,185 Great Deals out of 18,672 listings starting at $1,800
Used Toyota Corolla
1,619 Great Deals out of 24,067 listings starting at $1,100
Used Toyota Tacoma
1,926 Great Deals out of 31,767 listings starting at $3,500
Used Mazda CX-5
1,076 Great Deals out of 39,175 listings starting at $3,200
Used Nissan Rogue
1,973 Great Deals out of 53,512 listings starting at $975
Used Honda Civic
1,352 Great Deals out of 28,594 listings starting at $900
Used Lexus RX
831 Great Deals out of 14,699 listings starting at $1,400
Used Subaru Forester
1,047 Great Deals out of 27,219 listings starting at $1,995
Used Honda Pilot
967 Great Deals out of 28,808 listings starting at $950
Used Honda Accord
1,536 Great Deals out of 29,370 listings starting at $500

Used Cars for Sale

2024 Toyota RAV4 For Sale
33 Great Deals out of 7,892 listings starting at $26,498
2023 Toyota RAV4 For Sale
275 Great Deals out of 2,697 listings starting at $21,883
2022 Toyota RAV4 For Sale
270 Great Deals out of 2,275 listings starting at $18,600
2021 Toyota RAV4 For Sale
339 Great Deals out of 5,085 listings starting at $16,991
2020 Toyota RAV4 For Sale
146 Great Deals out of 1,650 listings starting at $17,198

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.