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Engine Controls/Electrical - Intermittent Hard Start: Overview

ENGINE
EG042-04

Title:
INTERMITTENT EXTENDED OR "HARD" CRANKING

Models:
'03 - '04 Tacoma (V6)

September 20, 2004

Introduction

Some 2003 - 2004 model year Tacoma (V6) vehicles may experience an intermittent extended or "hard" engine cranking at startup. A revised engine wire harness and ground point relocation is required to correct this condition.

Applicable Vehicles

^ 2003 - 2004 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with 5VZ-FE ("6) engines.





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Warranty Information

Applicable Warranty*:

This repair is covered under the Toyota Comprehensive Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 36 months or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle's in-service date.

* Warranty application is limited to correction of a problem based upon a customer's specific complaint.





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