Toyota rav4 Touch screen frozen (This Is How to Fix It Quickly)

Many Toyota RAV4 owners have reported an issue with the car's display radio freezing and only functioning on one side of the screen, while for some, it's not working at all. Fortunately, there is a straightforward and cost-effective solution to this problem, eliminating the need to spend a significant amount of money on repairs.

Toyota rav4 Touch screen frozen

A frozen Toyota RAV4 touchscreen can easily be fixed by using any credit card with magnetic strips. However, we recommend using an older credit card with larger brown strips, as it tends to work best. Simply use the magnetic strip of the card to touch the display screen, and you'll be able to select any item on the screen. 

if you're still having the same problem then you can consider the following

Try Restarting Rav4 Radio

Another thing to try before going to a mechanic is a soft re-boot of the multi-media system. This can be achieved by pressing and holding the radio power button for a few seconds until the screen goes blank. Such a simple action may help resolve issues related to frozen displays or partial functionality in the car's multimedia unit.

you may also try to reset your Toyota RAV4 radio it's very easy just follow the procedure below.

1) Go to the general settings on the screen.

2) Select “Delete Personal Data”.

3) Select “Delete”.

4) Select “Yes” when the confirmation screen appears.

After a hard reset Registered or changed personal settings will be deleted or returned to their default conditions. Doing this can be impossible when all your screen is frozen if only half of your screen works then you can consider doing this or if selecting using credit card magnetic strips on display screen works.

Audio Head Unit Software Update

• Press the Menu button on the radio faceplate, then select Setup.
• Select General on the Setup screen.
•  Scroll down and select Software Update.
• Verify that the software version is the same or earlier than indicated in the Introduction.
• if the software needs to be updated, download the software from the Software Update Information section onto an empty USB flash drive.
• Insert the prepared USB flash drive into the vehicle’s USB port.
• Verify that the NEW software is up to date on the Software Update screen.

conclusion

if your RAV4 display screen freezes This is a pretty common problem and is most often solved by one of the following simple fixes:

• Try selecting the screen with credit card magnetic strips
• Restart your device
• perform a hard reset
• update your Rav4 radio to the latest version

In the majority of instances, a frozen RAV4 screen can be rectified using the methods mentioned earlier. Nevertheless, in the unlikely event that none of the aforementioned solutions prove effective, it is recommended to reach out to Toyota support or take the vehicle to a certified mechanic with expertise in addressing such technical matters within your vicinity. By seeking professional assistance, you can ensure a thorough diagnosis and appropriate resolution for the issue.

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