Canada - Charging System - Charge Warning Lamp ON

Bulletin
TSB2230R

Issue Date
2005-04-19

Market
Canada

Title
CHARGE WARNING LIGHT "ON"

Component
ENGINE ELECTRICAL

Models
'03 - '05 4Runner (V6)

TSB REVISION NOTICE:
- December 12, 2006: The OFP in the Warranty Information table and the Applicable Warranty have been updated.
- January 30, 2006: T1 and T2 codes have been updated in Warranty Information.
Previous versions of TSB should be discarded.

INTRODUCTION:






A limited number of customers that drive in areas where road salt is used during the winter may notice an illuminated charge warning light. Vehicles driven in these conditions may be affected by salt water residue getting inside the alternator. Performing the following repair will correct a "no charging" condition that may result.

APPLICABLE VEHICLES:
- 2003 - 2005 model year 4Runner (V6) vehicles equipped with the 1GR-FE V6 engine produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown below.






PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:






PARTS INFORMATION:






WARRANTY INFORMATION:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:






1. Remove and replace alternator with updated part.






2. Remove and replace oil baffle plate (found on driver's side bolted to engine intake brace) with updated part.






3. Apply foam strip to engine cover as shown.

NOTE:
Thoroughly clean engine cover mounting surface before application.

NOTE:
Issue of this Technical Service Bulletin is to ensure that proper repair information is available. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN AUTHORIZATION FOR REPAIR. Normal provisions of the formal warranty policy, as applicable, will apply.