Canada - Starting System - Push Button Start Initialization

Bulletin
TSB2250

Issue Date
2005-06-02

Market
Canada

Title
VEHICLE START AFTER BATTERY DEPLETION

Component
ENGINE ELECTRICAL

Models
'05 Avalon

INTRODUCTION:
In vehicles equipped with the push-button start function, the starting function may not be operational after recharging or while jump-starting a discharged battery. This condition is most common if battery voltage drops below 9 volts. The following procedure has been developed to address this condition.

APPLICABLE VEHICLES:
- 2005 model year Avalon vehicles.

INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE:






1. Confirm that the DCC fuse is installed.

NOTE:
If the DCC fuse is not installed, please install it at this time.

2. Place the shift lever in the "P" position.
3. Open or close the driver's side door.

NOTE:
This will start an initialization process between the Steering Lock ECU and the Junction Block ECU.






4. Depress brake pedal.
5. Press the "START STOP" switch.






WARRANTY INFORMATION: