Canada - Engine, A/T Controls - Harsh Shifts/Multiple DTC's Set

Bulletin
TSB2446

Issue Date
2006-07-11

Market
Canada

Title
HARSH SHIFT AND/OR M.I.L. "ON" DTC P0750, P0755, P0758, AND/OR P1760

Component
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Models
'01 - '03 RAV4

INTRODUCTION:
Some 2001 -- 2003 model year RAV4 vehicles equipped with an automatic transaxle may exhibit a harsh shift condition and/or M.I.L. "ON" with DTC P0750, P0753, P0755, P0758, and/or P1760 stored. Improvements have been made to the Engine Control Module (ECM) (SAE term: Powertrain Control Module/PCM) manufacturing process to reduce the possibility of this condition occurring. Please use the following procedure to repair the vehicle.

APPLICABLE VEHICLES:
- 2001 - 2003 model year RAV4 vehicles equipped with automatic transmission.






WARRANTY INFORMATION:






PARTS INFORMATION:






REQUIRED SSTs:

INSPECTION PROCEDURE:
1. If the vehicle is currently exhibiting a harsh shift condition and/or M.I.L. "ON" with DTC P0750, P0753, P0755, P0758, and/or P1760 stored, refer to ETAS, 2001 -- 2003 model year RAV4 Repair Manual:
- 4WD: Diagnostics/Automatic Transaxle (U140f): Problem Symptoms Table

NOTE:
In some instances the vehicle must be operated at least 30 minutes before the condition can be duplicated.

2. If the vehicle exhibits the above condition, replace the ECM (PCM).

REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Replace the ECM (PCM). Refer to ETAS, 2001 -- 2003 model year RAV4 Repair Manual: SFI: Engine Control Module (ECM): Components.
2. Test drive the vehicle until the engine reaches normal operating temperature to confirm that the vehicle is repaired.

NOTE:
- In some instances the vehicle must be operated at least 30 minutes before the condition can be duplicated.
- If the condition is still present after ECM replacement, the Automatic Transaxle Assembly may also require replacement.

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.