Canada - Emissions - Rough Idle/MIL ON/EVAP System DTC's Set

Bulletin
T-TCI-3312R

Issue Date
March 09, 2010

Market
Canada

Title
MIL "ON" - FUEL IN EVAP SYSTEM

Service Category
Engine/Hybrid System

Section
Engine Control

Market
Canada






APPLICABILITY:

TSB REVISION NOTICE
January 4, 2012 Rev 1:
- Applicability has been updated to include ALL 2010 and 2011 model year RAV4 vehicles.
- Warranty Information and Parts Information sections have been updated.
Any previous printed versions of this service bulletin should be discarded.

INTRODUCTION:
Some 2006 - 2011 model year RAV4 vehicles may exhibit one or more of the following conditions due to fuel in the EVAP system:
- MIL "ON" with the following DTCs stored: P043E, P043F, P2401, P2402, and P2419
- Intermittent rough idle when at operating temperature
Follow the repair procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.






WARRANTY INFORMATION:






PARTS INFORMATION:

NOTE:
When replacing the filter sub-assembly with the current part number (77706-0R011), it may be necessary to install an additional protector (77641-0R020). For more details, refer to TSB No T-TCI-3628, "MIL "ON" DTC P043E, P043F, P2401, P2402, P2419 - Water in EVAP System".






REQUIRED TOOLS & EQUIPMENT:

NOTE:
Additional Techstream or Techstream LITE units may be ordered by completing the order form on ETAS (Tools > Tools and Equipment > Order Form) and faxing it to (416) 431-8342.

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

1. Using ETAS Techstream check for DTCs P043E, P043F, P2401, P2401, and P2419.
- If one or more of the above DTCs are present - Proceed to step 3.
- If NO DTCs are stored in memory - Proceed to step 2.

2. Active test the Purge VSV using Techstream with the engine running at idle:
Powertrain > Engine and ECT > Active Test > Activate the VSV for Evap Control

With the VSV cycled ON did the vehicle run rough or nearly stall?
- Yes - Proceed to step 3.
- No - This TSB does NOT apply, continue diagnostics per the Repair Manual.

3. Check for fuel in the EVAP by disconnecting the fuel tank vent hose from the charcoal canister refueling valve.
Is fuel present in the fuel tank vent line?
- Yes - Proceed to step 4.
- No - This TSB does NOT apply, continue diagnostics per the Repair Manual.







4. Disconnect the EVAP vent hose from the Key Off Pump Module.
Is fuel present in the EVAP vent line?
- Yes - Proceed to step 5.
- No - Proceed to step 6.

5. If fuel is present in the EVAP vent hose, replace the following components:
- Fuel tank assy
- Charcoal canister assy
- Charcoal canister filter assy
- Remove and discard the No. 2 fuel tank protector
- Install the fuel tank protector (for 2006 - 2009 model year vehicles,refer to TSB T-TCI-3628,"MIL "ON" DTC P043E, P043F, P2401, P2402, P2419 - Water in EVAP System" for details).

6. If NO fuel is present in the EVAP vent hose, replace the following components:
- Fuel tank assembly
- Charcoal canister assembly

7. Confirm the repair:
- Clear all DTCs,
- Run the Automatic EVAP System check and verify NO pending DTCs set.
System Select > Engine and ECT > Utility > EVAP System Check

NOTE:
If the Automatic EVAP System Check fails to run, perform the following:
- Turn the ignition key OFF.
- Turn ETAS Techstream OFF.
- Turn the ignition key ON and ETAS Techstream ON and restart the Automatic EVAP System Check.

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.