Canada - Engine Controls - DTC P0500/MIL ON

Bulletin
TSB3295

Issue Date
November 3, 2009

Market
Canada

Title
MIL "ON" DTC P0500

Component
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Models
'05-'07 Avalon; '04-'06 Camry; '04-'06 Solara

INTRODUCTION:
Some 2005 - 2007 model year Avalon, and 2004 - 2006 model year Camry and Solara vehicles may exhibit a MIL "ON" condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0500 - Vehicle Speed Sensor "A". The Engine Control Module/ECM (SAE term: Powertrain Control Module/PCM) has been modified to reduce the possibility of this condition occurring.
Use the following repair procedure to address this condition.






APPLICABILITY:






WARRANTY INFORMATION:






PARTS INFORMATION:

NOTE:
- The ECM (SAE term: Powertrain Control Module/PCM) should NOT be replaced as part of the repair procedure.
- Authorized Modification Labels may be ordered in packages of 25 from your facing PDC.






CALIBRATION INFORMATION:






REQUIRED TOOLS & EQUIPMENT:


INSPECTION PROCEDURE:







1. Inspect the Freeze Frame Data stored under "Engine and ECT" with the DTC P0500. (See Figure 1.)
2. Is the stored vehicle speed less than 8 km/h (5 mph)?
- YES - Proceed to the Repair Procedure and flash reprogram the ECM.
- NO - STOP - This TSB may not apply. Proceed with normal Repair Manual diagnostic procedures. If no fault can be found, then proceed to the Repair Procedure and flash reprogram the ECM.

REPAIR PROCEDURE:







1. Check for the Authorized Modifications Label affixed to the vehicle in the location shown in Figure 2. Confirm if the ECM (PCM) calibration has been updated. If the calibration ID listed is NOT the latest ECM (PCM) calibration - go to step 2.
2. Flash reprogram the ECM (PCM).

NOTE:
- The GR8 Battery Diagnostic Station MUST be used in Power Supply Mode to maintain battery voltage at 13.5 volts while flash reprogramming the vehicle.
- For details on how to use the GR8 Battery Diagnostic Station, refer to the GR8 Battery Diagnostic Station Instruction Manual located on ETAS/TIS library > Tools > tools and equipment > GR8 Battery Diagnostic Station Instruction Manual.

Follow the procedures outlined in TSB No. 2758, "Techstream ECU Flash Reprogramming Procedure", and flash the ECM (PCM) with the NEW calibration file update.

3. Start the engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature before test driving.
4. Test drive the vehicle to confirm proper vehicle operation and ECM (PCM) learning.
Refer to the Repair Manual within E-TAS / TIS library:
- Division: Toyota
- Model: Avalon
- Year: 2005
- Service Category: Drivetrain
- Section: Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
- Keyword: Electronic Controlled Automatic Transaxle [ECT]: Road Test

Refer to the Repair Manual within E-TAS / TIS library:
- Division: Toyota
- Model: Avalon
- Year: 2006/ 2007
- Service Category: Drivetrain
- Section: Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
- Keyword: U151E Automatic Transaxle: Automatic Transaxle System: Road Test

Refer to the Repair Manual within E-TAS / TIS library:
- Division: Toyota
- Model: Camry
- Year: 2004/ 2005/ 2006
- Service Category: Drivetrain
- Section: Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
- Keyword: Electronic Controlled Automatic Transaxle [ECT] (U151E): Road Test

Refer to the Repair Manual within E-TAS / TIS library:
- Division: Toyota
- Model: Solara
- Year: 2004/ 2005
- Service Category: Drivetrain
- Section: Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
- Keyword: Electronic Controlled Automatic Transaxle [ECT] (U151E): Road Test

Refer to the Repair Manual within E-TAS / TIS library:
- Division: Toyota
- Model: Solara
- Year: 2006
- Service Category: Drivetrain
- Section: Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
- Keyword: U151E Automatic Transaxle: Automatic Transaxle System: Road Test

5. Install the Authorized Modifications Label.
A. Using a permanent marker, enter the following information on the label:
- ECM part number [Refer to the Parts Information section for the CURRENT PART NUMBER]
- Calibration ID(s) [Refer to the Calibration Identification Chart for the NEW CALIBRATION ID]
- Dealer Code
- Repair Date
- Change Authority [This TSB number]

B. Affix the Authorized Modifications Label to the vehicle at the location shown in Figure 2. The Authorized Modifications Label is available through your facing PDC, P/N 00451-00001-25.

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.