Canada - Engine, A/T Controls - A/T Rattle Noise At 25 - 35 MPH

Bulletin
TSB3563

Issue Date
April 26, 2011

Market
Canada

Title
TRANSAXLE RATTLE NOISE BETWEEN 40 - 55 KPH

Component
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Models
'09 - '11 RAV4

INTRODUCTION:

Some 2009 - 2011 model year RAV4 vehicles equipped with the 2AR-FE engine and 4 speed automatic transaxle (2WD & 4WD) may exhibit a rattle noise from the transaxle assembly between 40 - 55 KPH (25 - 35 MPH). The Engine Control Module/ECM (SAE term: Powertrain Control Module/PCM) logic has been revised to address this condition.






APPLICABILITY:






WARRANTY INFORMATION:











PARTS INFORMATION:

NOTE
- The ECM (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:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:







1. Check for the Authorized Modifications Label affixed to the vehicle in the location shown in Figure 1. 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. TSB2758, "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. Reset the transaxle memory prior to test driving the vehicle. Refer to the Repair Manual within E-TAS / TIS library:

U241E:
- Division: Toyota
- Model: RAV4
- Year: 2009 / 2010 / 2011
- Service Category: Drivetrain
- Section: Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
- Keyword: U241E Automatic Transaxle: Automatic Transaxle System: Initialization

U140F:
- Division: Toyota
- Model: RAV4
- Year: 2009 / 2010 / 2011
- Service Category: Drivetrain
- Section: Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
- Keyword: U140F Automatic Transaxle: Automatic Transaxle System: Initialization

5. Test drive the vehicle to confirm proper vehicle operation and ECM (PCM) initial learning. Refer to the Repair Manual within E-TAS / TIS library:

U241E:
- Division: Toyota
- Model: RAV4
- Year: 2009 / 2010 / 2011
- Service Category: Drivetrain
- Section: Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
- Keyword: U241E Automatic Transaxle: Automatic Transaxle System: Road Test

U140F:
- Division: Toyota
- Model: RAV4
- Year: 2009 / 2010 / 2011
- Service Category: Drivetrain
- Section: Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
- Keyword: U140F Automatic Transaxle: Automatic Transaxle System: Road Test

6. 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 1. 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.