The production model was preceded by the striking RAV-Four concept (1989), designed as a recreational "beach" SUV. "RAV" stands for "Recreational Active Vehicle." Toyota opted for a unibody (monocoque) chassis rather than a traditional body-on-frame design, paired with fully independent front and rear suspension. The production RAV4 debuted in May 1994 in Japan before launching in global markets. As a pioneer of the crossover SUV segment, it combined the car-like handling and practicality of a station wagon with the capabilities of a compact SUV, offered in 3-door and 5-door configurations.
This guide details the fuse and relay box diagrams, circuit layouts, and electrical assignments for the first-generation Toyota RAV4 (chassis codes SXA10, SXA11, SXA15, SXA16) for the 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, and 2000 model years.
Engine Compartment
Component Locations:
- Main Fuse Box
- Relay Box
- ABS Control Module
- High-Current Fusible Links
Main Fuse Box
Main engine compartment fuse panel location.
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| No. | Protected Circuit / Component | Rating (A) |
| 1 | Left Headlight (Low Beam) | 10 |
| 2 | Right Headlight (Low Beam) | 10 |
| 3 | Left Headlight (High Beam) | 10 |
| Left Headlight Circuit | 15 | |
| 4 | Right Headlight (High Beam) | 10 |
| Right Headlight Circuit | 15 | |
| 5 | Alternator Sensing ("ALT-S") | 5 |
| 6 | Dome / Interior Light ("DOME") | 10 |
| 7 | Hazard Warning Light & Horn ("HAZ-HORN") | 15 |
| 8 | Electronic Fuel Injection System ("EFI") | 15 |
| 9 | Audio System / Radio | 15 |
| 10 | Ignition & Charging System ("AM2") | 20 |
| 11 | Radiator Cooling Fan | 30 |
| 12 | 30 | |
| 13 | (LHD) Headlight Washer | 40 |
| 13 | (RHD) Heater Blower Motor | 40 |
| 14 | Starting System & Headlight Fuses | 30 |
| 15 | Anti-Lock Braking System ("ABS") | 60 |
| 16 | (RHD) Alternator ("ALT") | 100 |
| Relays | ||
| A | EFI Main Relay | |
| B | Headlight Main Relay | |
| C | Starter Relay | |
High-Current Fusible Links
Location #4 in the engine compartment diagram.
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| No. | Protected Circuit | Rating (A) |
| 1 | "AM2", "HAZ-HORN", "EFI", "DOME", "RADIO", and "ALT-S" Fuses | 80 |
| 2 | Tail Lights; "ABS", "RADIO", "HTR", "AM1", "POWER", "STOP", and "DEF" Fuses | 100 |
| 3 | Air Conditioning & Heater Systems ("A/C" Fuse) | 50 |
Relay Box
Location #2 in the engine compartment diagram.
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| No. | Description |
| A | Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) Main Relay |
| B | Headlight Dimmer / Switching Relay |
| C | A/C Compressor Clutch Relay |
| D | Radiator Cooling Fan Relays |
| E | |
| F | |
| G | Horn Relay |
Passenger Compartment
Main Fuse Box
Located at the lower driver-side instrument panel, behind the access cover.
Representative overview of the fuse panel.
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| No. | Protected Circuit / Component | Rating (A) |
| 1 | Turn Signal Indicators | 7.5 |
| 2 | Rear Window Defogger | 7.5 |
| 3 | Instrument Cluster / Gauges | 10 |
| 4 | Ignition System | 7.5 |
| 5 | Brake Lights (Stop Lamps) | 7.5 |
| 6 | Seat Heater (LHD Models) | 10 |
| 7 | Electronic Control Module (ECU-IG) | 7.5 |
| 8 | Tail Lights / Parking Lights | 7.5 |
| 9 | Cigarette Lighter & Audio System Fuse | 15 |
| 10 | Windshield Wipers | 20 |
| 11 | Instrument Panel Illumination | 10 |
Auxiliary Fuse Box
Located adjacent to the main interior fuse box.
Diagram (Type 1)
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| 1 | 12V Auxiliary Power Outlet ("PWR OUTLET") | 15 |
| 2 | Cigarette Lighter, Audio System, Power Mirrors | 15 |
| 3 | Supplemental Restraint System (SRS Airbags) | 10 |
| 4 | Windshield Wipers, Washers, and Headlight Washer | 20 |
| 5 | Automatic Transmission ECU & EFI System | 10 |
| 6 | Instrument Gauges, Turn Signals, DRL System | 10 |
| 7 | Brake Lights (Stop Lamps) | 10 |
| 8 | Tail Lights, Reverse Lights, Headlight Leveling Control | 15 |
| 9 | Heated Exterior Mirrors | 10 |
| 10 | SRS Airbag Warning Indicator | 10 |
| 11 | Horn Circuit | 10 |
| 12 | Heated Rear Window / Defogger | 20 |
| 13 | Power Supply for PWR OUTLET, SRS-ACC, CIG, WIPER, ECU-IG, TURN & GAUGE Circuits | 10 |
| 14 | Power Door Locks, Power Sunroof, Power Windows | 30 |
| Diagram (Type 2) | ||
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| R1 | Heater Fan Relay | - |
| R2 | Main Power Relay | - |
| R3 | Reverse Light Relay | - |
| R4 | Integration Relay | - |
| 1 | Power Windows & Power Door Locks | 30 |
| 2 | Rear Window Defogger | 30 |
| 3 | "CIG & RAD", "WIPER", "GAUGE", "ECU-IG", "TURN", "TAIL", and "PANEL" Fuses | 40 |
| 4 | Radio Noise Filter | |
Relay Box #1
An auxiliary relay module panel is also located on the driver's side.
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| R1 | Circuit Opening Relay (Fuel Pump) |
| R2 | Unused / Empty |
| R3 | Rear Fog Lights (European Models) |
| R4 | Turn Signal Flasher Relay |
Relay Box #2
An additional relay module is located on the passenger side.
Diagram and Module Functions:
- R1: Blower Motor / Heater Relay
- 1: Air Conditioning (A/C) Amplifier Control Circuit
Overall Component Layout
General layout of electrical components in the passenger compartment.
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| No. | Component |
| 1 | Main Fuse Box |
| 2 | Relay Box |
| 3 | ABS ECU (Control Module) |
| 4 | Auxiliary Fuse Box #2 |
| 5 | Air Conditioning (A/C) Amplifier |
| 6 | Power Door Lock Control Relay Module |
| 7 | Cruise Control ECU |
| 8 | Passenger-Side Junction Block |
| 9 | Airbag / SRS Sensor Assembly |
| 10 | Shift Lock Control ECU |
| 11 | Engine Control Module (ECM / Engine ECU) |
The rear wiper control relay is located in the luggage compartment.