Keyless System - No Crank/Engine Starts Then Dies
T-SB-0003-09Rev1
January 7, 2009
Smart Key Intermittent No Crank / No Start
Service Category
Vehicle Interior
Section
Theft Deterrent/Keyless Entry
Market
USA
Applicability
TSB REVISION NOTICE
^ May 1, 2009 Rev1:
^ Warranty Information section has been updated.
Any previous printed versions of this service bulletin should be discarded.
Introduction
Some customers may experience a "no crank" condition or a start and immediate engine stop condition when starting the engine using the "Push Start" switch. A new "Push Start" switch is now available to address this condition.
Parts Information
Production Change Information
This TSB applies to vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown.
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.
Required Tools & Equipment
Additional TIS Techstream units may be ordered by calling Approved Dealer Equipment (ADE) at 1-800-368-6787.
Required Tools & Equipment
Repair Procedure
NOTE
The push start switch may also be referred to as the power switch when installed in Hybrid vehicles and the engine switch when installed in all other vehicles.
This TSB details the replacement of the "Push Start" switch on vehicles equipped with Smart Key with one of two specific concerns, both of which are intermittent issues that may occur only while starting the engine.
1. "No crank" and no start concern.
2. Engine cranks, starts and then immediately stops
Before considering replacement of the push start switch please verify the following conditions are normal.
1. Vehicle battery is fully charged
2. Key battery voltages are within specification.
3. No other repairs have been performed or parts replaced on the Smart Key system causing the system to become completely inoperative.
4. The M.I.L. (Check Engine Light) is off with the engine running. If the M.I.L. is on repair and clear any related codes before performing this TSB.
Detailed removal and installation instructions of the engine I power switch are found in the Technical Information System (TIS): including systems requiring initialization.
^ 2005 Avalon:
Engine/Hybrid System/Starting & Charging/Replacement: Engine Switch (2GR-FE) (W/Smart key System) Replacement
^ 2006 Avalon:
Engine/Hybrid System/Starting & Charging/Replacement: Engine Switch (2GR-FE) (W/Smart key System) Removal/Installation
^ 2007 Avalon:
Engine/Hybrid System/Starting & Charging/Replacement: Engine Switch (2GR-FE) (W/Smart key System) Removal/Installation
^ 2007 Camry:
Engine/Hybrid System-Starting-Engine Switch Removal/Installation
^ 2008 Camry:
Engine/Hybrid System-Starting-Engine Switch Removal/Installation
^ 2007 Camry HV:
Engine/Hybrid System-Starting-Engine Switch Removal/Installation
^ 2008 Camry HV:
Engine/Hybrid System-Starting-Engine Switch Removal/Installation
^ 2008 Highlander:
Engine/Hybrid System-Starting-Engine Switch Removal/Installation
^ 2008 Highlander HV:
Engine/Hybrid System-Starting-Engine Switch Removal/Installation
^ 2008 Land Cruiser:
Engine/Hybrid System-Starting-Engine Switch Removal/Installation
After replacing the "Push Start Switch" verify normal Smart Key operation.