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RAV4 Hybrid electrical malfunctions

Anyone seen weird electrical issues and NAV failure in a 2018 RAV4 Hybrid with ~137,000 km? Onboard diagnostics say control unit programming is implausible. Suspect a software bug.

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andreasroth13

I own a RAV4 Hybrid. I had a similar experience. Did the electrical malfunctions seem random, or were they triggered by specific actions like using the windshield wipers or turning on the headlights?

PH_Racer (Author)

The electrical issues seem random, but more frequent when the car is under load, like accelerating or going uphill. Was your NAV system also failing?

andreasroth13

Yes, I recall the NAV being down with other electrical issues. A workshop recalibrated the software and it's been fine since. The error code pointed to a software malfunction in the control unit. Seems to be a common problem.

PH_Racer (Author)

Thanks for confirming. I suspected a software glitch. I'll book it in for recalibration. They quoted around 240€, which seems reasonable.

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