Remote Starting System - Cold Weather Starting Tips

T-SB-0100-09

Rev1

March 31, 2009

Remote Engine Starter (RES) Cold Temperature Operation Diagnostic Tips

Service Category
Engine/Hybrid System

Section
Starting

Market
USA





Applicability

March 9, 2010 Rev1:

TSB REVISION NOTICE

Applicability has been updated to include applicable 2010 - 2011 model year vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this service bulletin should be discarded.

Introduction

Some vehicles operated in extremely cold temperatures may exhibit a condition where the Remote Engine Starter (RES) does not function.

Before RES diagnosis confirm with the customer the ambient temperature when the malfunction was experienced.

The RES system was designed to operate at temperatures above -22 F (-30 C). Non-operation of the RES system below this threshold should be considered a normal condition.





Warranty Information

Diagnostic Procedure








If the customer has experienced a RES malfunction above -22 F (-30 C) proceed with diagnosis referencing the applicable troubleshooting guide in the Technical Information System (TIS) Accessory tab Accessory Diagnostic Guide:

For 2007 Camry, Camry HV; Tundra, and 2006 - 2007 RAV4:

Refer also to TSB T-SB-0070-08, "Remote Engine Starter (RES) Cold Temperature Operation".