Recent content by Shaf

This is a long sad story with a happy ending In January 2021, I took my RAV4 EV to Findlay Toyota (Henderson Nevada) for service with the “Check EV System” message displayed. The symptom was that my RAV4 EV would go into "Neutral Mode" when accelerating onto a freeway onramp. At that time...

Did they check the converter fuses (without removing it)? I have not talked to the Technician

My fear as the Tech has already replaced the 12V Toyota Battery and is now assuming that the DC-DC Converter is the cause of the weak battery. A new DC-DC Converter has been ordered and is in transit. I'll post the final results next week after it is installed. Rich

The failure mode is that it would go into to "Neutral" during hard acceleration onto a freeway onramp. A Jumper Box would get it back into a drivable mode but the "Service Vehicle Immediately" message was displayed with the ! in a Triangle also illuminated. Charging the 12V Battery at home...

Thank you for the Technical Analysis. Does the DC-DC Converter fail completely when it goes or can it be intermittent? Thanks again,

I was driving normally (35 MPH on city streets) when my 2013 RAV4 EV totally shut down. I coasted to the side of the road and did a shut off and restart. It restarted and the Check EV System Warning message appeared after EV System Check but it drove normally. After I got home, I...

There is a happy ending to my short story. The folks at Crown Toyota, Ontario CA replaced the Drive Motor Coolant Pump under the Platinum Warranty (aka Service Agreement). I misquoted the cost in my original post as $1,000 for the pump and 3.5 hours labor. The ACTUAL COST (covered by Service...

I experienced the dreaded Check EV System message. There was also a brief Battery Overheat Message displayed as I limped home less than one mile in Turtle Mode. I towed it to Crown Toyota Ontario as they were the closest Toyota Dealer with a RAV4 EV Certified Technician. (I live in Las...

Yes I recommend buying a used Rav4 EV. (I live in Las Vegas and recently bought as used Rav4 EV.) I also do most of my own maintenance and I accept the fact that I will need to tow it back to California if I have any major service issues but that is just a facet of owning any very unique...

This is what I found when I tries to order a License Plate Frame from EVPLates.com STORE IS CLOSED We're sorry, but EVPlates.com is no longer open for business.

Thanks for the Tip. I have submitted a request to add my info to the Owner's Spreadsheet. Rich

I found some small Tesla Badges on E-Bay that are a tribute to the Tesla Drive train in my 2013 RAV4 EV. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Car-Rear-Side-Fender-Sticker-Emblem-Badge-Logo-Accessories-For-Tesla-Model-X-S-3/292612036905?epid=1981810417&hash=item4421095929:rk:1:pf:0 They fit nicely on...

My search is over. I purchased a 2013 Blizzard Pearl RAV4 EV from a member of this forum who responded to my post. VIN: 2T3YL4DV2DW002079 Thanks to everyone who responded. Rich Las Vegas, NV

I am looking to buy a 2012-2014 Rav4 EV with under 50K miles. Prefer Blizzard Pearl. Please contact me is you know anyone looking to sell. Rich [email protected] (760) 382-469Six