YURS IS STILL VERY CLEAN . Please don't wait and protect it. Please read my comments below. Shilding removal DOESN'T SET FAULT CODES!!! If shielding was there to provide ground, then corrosion would disconnect it and set a code. Shilding only supports cables! On my 2019Rav4 without disconnecting electrical cable I: 1- detached the connector assembly from rear drive housing (there are two bolts at the top of connector assembly mounting it to housing) 2- opened the orange cover, removed completely the shilding, cleaned the exposed cables and connector aluminum housing 3- filled the two orange cover pieces with clear high temp. silicone, closed them on exposed cables and attached to connector (excess silicone was pushed out during closing of the orange cover) 4- applied silicone all around the connector joint to prevent any moisture and dirt from getting into cavity where the rubber seal is between the two connector parts No fault codes were set and there more than 2500 miles on the odometer since the fix. Applying grease creates magnet 🧲 for dirt and dirt has ability to retain moisture. By eliminating cavities for collecting contaminants I might be able to avoid costly replacement of this long cable, which runs all the way to engine compartment. The orange cover on my vehicle has a full back piece. On later models Toyota released connector cover with large part of the back cut out to improve drying. However it didn't help, but only increased opportunity for collecting dirt.
Any thoughts on a preventative maintenance on this connector for those of us that live in the salty winter wonderland? Neighbour's 2022 has some corrosion on the band that holds the SS mesh and it's only seen 1 winter.
Quite amazing that Toyota hasn't properly addressed the issue. Adding a few years to a warranty doesn't help the MANY owners who keep their cars 10+ years. Plus.....those who buy used and then have a major expense to pay for after year eight. If you live where winters involve salt on the roads (MN for example) this is a deal breaker for me.
I took less than 3 years for the road salt to ruin the "cablegate" on my 2021 RAV4. Fortunately it is still covered by the 3 year warranty. Toyota claims the 8 year warranty for the hybrid system doesn't cover this issue. So after 3 years this will cost you $6k or more to repair. Toyota doesn't have a proper fix for this problem either so 3 years after the repair you will be doing it again. I'll be dealing the RAV4 away on a new Honda shortly.
We take delivery soon. Seems the roof leaks have been fixed but this is still an issue imo. Thinking of using a dielectric grease and spraying with ACF-50 annually. Toyota removing part of the cover keeps contamination from building-up but it is still exposed to the elements. I'm suspicious of their fix.
I’m interested in buying an XLE hybrid and now I find this. It’s a real bummer, since the hybrid adds such a boost in fuel economy. I too am dubious about this “fix.” What I pretty much got from that video is you may want to drill drainage holes (and possibly void your warranty 🫤).
great video khoa! thank you for sharing this to the internet so that others can get know what to expect!
YURS IS STILL VERY CLEAN . Please don't wait and
protect it. Please read my comments below.
Shilding removal DOESN'T SET FAULT CODES!!!
If shielding was there to provide ground, then
corrosion would disconnect it and set a code.
Shilding only supports cables!
On my 2019Rav4 without disconnecting electrical cable I:
1- detached the connector assembly from rear drive housing (there are two bolts at the top of connector assembly mounting it to housing)
2- opened the orange cover, removed completely the shilding, cleaned the exposed cables and connector aluminum housing
3- filled the two orange cover pieces with clear high temp. silicone, closed them on exposed cables and attached to connector (excess silicone was pushed out during closing of the orange cover)
4- applied silicone all around the connector joint to prevent any moisture and dirt from getting into cavity where the rubber seal is between the two connector parts
No fault codes were set and there more than 2500 miles on the odometer since the fix.
Applying grease creates magnet 🧲 for dirt and dirt has ability to retain moisture.
By eliminating cavities for collecting contaminants I might be able to avoid costly replacement of this long cable, which runs all the way to engine compartment.
The orange cover on my vehicle has a full back piece. On later models Toyota released connector cover with large part of the back cut out to improve drying. However it didn't help, but only increased opportunity for collecting dirt.
Thanks for your suggestion Jesse! I completely agree with your idea!
Hey Khoa, could you make a 1 year video of the cable ??
ua-cam.com/video/TZzLeExgElI/v-deo.html
Any thoughts on a preventative maintenance on this connector for those of us that live in the salty winter wonderland? Neighbour's 2022 has some corrosion on the band that holds the SS mesh and it's only seen 1 winter.
Does this just effect the RAV4 hybrid no water Toyota hybrid?
Quite amazing that Toyota hasn't properly addressed the issue. Adding a few years to a warranty doesn't help the MANY owners who keep their cars 10+ years. Plus.....those who buy used and then have a major expense to pay for after year eight. If you live where winters involve salt on the roads (MN for example) this is a deal breaker for me.
I took less than 3 years for the road salt to ruin the "cablegate" on my 2021 RAV4. Fortunately it is still covered by the 3 year warranty. Toyota claims the 8 year warranty for the hybrid system doesn't cover this issue. So after 3 years this will cost you $6k or more to repair. Toyota doesn't have a proper fix for this problem either so 3 years after the repair you will be doing it again. I'll be dealing the RAV4 away on a new Honda shortly.
Wow! Thanks for sharing your story! Which state are you living?
The outside of the female casing looks like oxidation.
Yes you are correct!
@@khoale1537 That's normal surface oxidation you'd expect on that type of alloy. As long as it's not exposed to salt, there's nothing to worry about.
@@patrickcotter5629 Thanks. We live in salt during the winter.
How is the corrosion?
Any tips on removing the plastic cover? The clips look really small and not flexible. Worried about breaking them.
The plastic cover is soft you can use a flat head screw driver to pry it out. It is easy not hard.
Not familiar with this
So this good sign for the new 2023 model ?
It is too early to tell...
I don't see it as a good sign. Design still inadequate for us living in salty winters.
How much rain have you driven this through?
Not much only about 5 times for the last two months.
u hmong?
Only a matter of time
Did you add dielectric grease?
Yes, after the inspection, I added some dielectric grease around the connector before putting it back in.
We take delivery soon. Seems the roof leaks have been fixed but this is still an issue imo. Thinking of using a dielectric grease and spraying with ACF-50 annually. Toyota removing part of the cover keeps contamination from building-up but it is still exposed to the elements. I'm suspicious of their fix.
It was fixed for 2023, as explained in the following video: ua-cam.com/video/xZ7dPsE-2lw/v-deo.html.
I still doubt about the "fix" that Toyota did for the RAV4 2023 model. Still too early to tell :)
That fix was for the 2022 Rav4s. I don't know if it fixed it or not, since 2022 Ravs still have the problem.
I’m interested in buying an XLE hybrid and now I find this. It’s a real bummer, since the hybrid adds such a boost in fuel economy. I too am dubious about this “fix.” What I pretty much got from that video is you may want to drill drainage holes (and possibly void your warranty 🫤).
@@GarryBurgess Recently, Toyota has added the 2022 cable to the hybrid 8 yr warranty...so likely not fixed and the 2023 will likely be added one day.
@@waynebinkyWhat’s the source for the hybrid cable being added to the warranty??