2012 Toyota PRIUS Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 3
Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 201–300 of 461, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Oct 13, 2014–May 12, 2016.
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May 12, 2016Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ZF5-T-SB-0036-16
NHTSA communication ID: 10142472
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TSB: Some 2010 ? 2014 Prius and 2012 ? 2014 Prius V model vehicles may exhibit a MIL ?ON? condition with DTCs P0A94, P324E, P0A1A, or P3004, indicating a malfunction has occurred in the hybrid inverter assembly. To help identify the specific components within the inverter assembly that need to be replaced, follow the steps in this service bulletin to address the condition.
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TSB: Some 2010 ? 2014 Prius and 2012 ? 2014 Prius V model vehicles may exhibit a MIL ?ON? condition with DTCs P0A94, P324E, P0A1A, or P3004, indicating a malfunction has occurred in the hybrid inverter assembly. To help identify the specific components within the inverter assembly that need to be replaced, follow the steps in this service bulletin to address the condition.
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
TSB: Some 2010 ? 2014 Prius and 2012 ? 2014 Prius V model vehicles may exhibit a MIL ?ON? condition with DTCs P0A94, P324E, P0A1A, or P3004, indicating a malfunction has occurred in the hybrid inverter assembly. To help identify the specific components within the inverter assembly that need to be replaced, follow the steps in this service bulletin to address the condition.
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TSB: SOME 2010 2014 PRIUS AND 2012 2014 PRIUS V MODEL VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MIL ON CONDITION WITH DTCS P0A94, P324E, P0A1A, OR P3004, INDICATING A MALFUNCTION HAS OCCURRED IN THE HYBRID INVERTER ASSEMBLY. TO HELP IDENTIFY THE SPECIFIC COMPONENTS WITHIN THE INVERTER ASSEMBLY THAT NEED TO BE REPLACED, FOLLOW THE STEPS IN THIS SERVICE BULLETIN TO ADDRESS THE CONDITION.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER.
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TSB: SOME 2010 2014 PRIUS AND 2012 2014 PRIUS V MODEL VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MIL ON CONDITION WITH DTCS P0A94, P324E, P0A1A, OR P3004, INDICATING A MALFUNCTION HAS OCCURRED IN THE HYBRID INVERTER ASSEMBLY. TO HELP IDENTIFY THE SPECIFIC COMPONENTS WITHIN THE INVERTER ASSEMBLY THAT NEED TO BE REPLACED, FOLLOW THE STEPS IN THIS SERVICE BULLETIN TO ADDRESS THE CONDITION.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER.
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TT: HV Batteries have liquid filled cell modules, to prevent leakage from cells, it is very important to confirm the proper orientation mark of the DRC.
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TT: HV BATTERIES HAVE LIQUID FILLED CELL MODULES, TO PREVENT LEAKAGE FROM CELLS, IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO CONFIRM THE PROPER ORIENTATION MARK OF THE DRC.
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TSB: Some Prius, Prius V, and Prius PHV vehciles may exhibit a rough idle or tapping noise from the HV transaxle at cold start. The Check Engine Light may also illuminate with (DTC) P0401 (Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient Detected). Due to excess carbon build-up at the valve assembly, the valve will stick, causing the engine RPM to fluctuate. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to address the condition.
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TSB: Some Prius, Prius V and Prius PHV vehicles may exhibit a vibration due to rough idle and/or tapping noise from the HV transaxle at cold start. The Check Engine Light may also illuminate with (DTC) P0401 (Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient Detected). Due to excess carbon build up at the valve assembly, the valve will stick causing the engine RPM to fluctuate. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to address this condition.
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TSB: SOME PRIUS, PRIUS V, AND PRIUS PHV VEHCILES MAY EEXHIBVIT A ROUGH IDLE OR TAPPING NOISE FROM THE HV TRANSAXLE AT COLD START. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT MAY ALSO ILLUMINATE WITH (DTC) P0401 (EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION FLOW INSUFFICIENT DETECTED). DUE TO EXCESS CARBON BUILD-UP AT THE VALVE ASSEMBLY, THE VALVE WILL STICK, CAUSING THE ENGINE RPM TO FLUCTUATE. FOLLOW THE PROCEDURES IN THIS BULLETIN TO ADDRESS THE CONDITION.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL.
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TT: Since MY 2011, several different update or upgrade USB SSTs have been issued for Toyota audio and navigation systems. Refer to the chart below for a comprehensive list of all current and previously issued USB SSTs and their applicability.
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TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth connectivity concerns such as: ? Difficulty pairing the phone. ? Intermittent Bluetooth failure to connect when first turning on the vehicle. ? Various Bluetooth Audio functions are no longer functioning with the customer?s phone, such as the ability to change the track using the steering wheel controls. These concerns can be caused by changes made on the customer?s phone. Make sure to inquire with the customer if the connectivity concerns occurred after receiving an operating system update on their phone or if they have restored their phone data/settings recently.
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"TT: SINCE MY 2011, SEVERAL DIFFERENT UPDATE OR UPGRADE USB SSTS HAVE BEEN ISSUED FOR TOYOTA AUDIO AND NAVIGATION SYSTEMS. REFER TO THE CHART BELOW FOR A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF ALL CURRENT AND PREVIOUSLY ISSUED USB SSTS AND THEIR APPLICABILITY. "
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"TT: SOME CUSTOMERS MAY ENCOUNTER BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY CONCERNS SUCH AS: DIFFICULTY PAIRING THE PHONE. INTERMITTENT BLUETOOTH FAILURE TO CONNECT WHEN FIRST TURNING ON THE VEHICLE. VARIOUS BLUETOOTH AUDIO FUNCTIONS ARE NO LONGER FUNCTIONING WITH THE CUSTOMERS PHONE, SUCH AS THE ABILITY TO CHANGE THE TRACK USING THE STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS. THESE CONCERNS CAN BE CAUSED BY CHANGES MADE ON THE CUSTOMERS PHONE. MAKE SURE TO INQUIRE WITH THE CUSTOMER IF THE CONNECTIVITY CONCERNS OCCURRED AFTER RECEIVING AN OPERATING SYSTEM UPDATE ON THEIR PHONE OR IF THEY HAVE RESTORED THEIR PHONE DATA/SETTINGS RECENTLY."
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Tech Tip: This Tech Tip is being provided to bring attention to the new location of the Entune/NAV/Map Update and Upgrade USB Directory. Click on the TIS tab, Diagnostics tab, Telematics tab, and the document is now located under the reference documents sections. This change has occurred to help speed up the updating process of this document.
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"TECH TIP: THIS TECH TIP IS BEING PROVIDED TO BRING ATTENTION TO THE NEW LOCATION OF THE ENTUNE/NAV/MAP UPDATE AND UPGRADE USB DIRECTORY. CLICK ON THE TIS TAB, DIAGNOSTICS TAB, TELEMATICS TAB, AND THE DOCUMENT IS NOW LOCATED UNDER THE REFERENCE DOCUMENTS SECTIONS. THIS CHANGE HAS OCCURRED TO HELP SPEED UP THE UPDATING PROCESS OF THIS DOCUMENT. "
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TSB: This bulletin includes basic procedures for performing a Rescue Charge on Ni-MH High Voltage (HV) Batteries. This bulletin should be used in conjunction with the Repair Manual while performing Rescue Charge. The GRX-5100 should be used wherever the Repair Manual references the Toyota Hybrid System (THS) Charger.
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TSB: THIS BULLETIN INCLUDES BASIC PROCEDURES FOR PERFORMING A RESCUE CHARGE ON NI-MH HIGH VOLTAGE (HV) BATTERIES. THIS BULLETIN SHOULD BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE REPAIR MANUAL WHILE PERFORMING RESCUE CHARGE. THE GRX-5100 SHOULD BE USED WHEREVER THE REPAIR MANUAL REFERENCES THE TOYOTA HYBRID SYSTEM (THS) CHARGER.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY.
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TT: Since MY 2011, several different update or upgrade USB SST's have been issued for Toyota audio and navigation system. Refer to the chart below for a comprehensive list of all current and previously issued USB SSTs and their applicability.
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"TT: SINCE MY 2011, SEVERAL DIFFERENT UPDATE OR UPGRADE USB SST'S HAVE BEEN ISSUED FOR TOYOTA AUDIO AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM. REFER TO THE CHART BELOW FOR A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF ALL CURRENT AND PREVIOUSLY ISSUED USB SSTS AND THEIR APPLICABILITY. "
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TSB: Some 2010 - 2015 model year Prius (2ZR-FXE equipped) vehicles and 2012 - 2015 model year Prius PHV and Prius V (2ZR-FXE equipped) vehicles may exhibit a "runs rough" and/or MIL "ON" condition with DTC(s) P030# (Misfire) during light acceleration while the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system is active. Replace the intake manifold assembly to address this condition.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE).
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TSB: SOME 2010 2015 MODEL YEAR PRIUS (2ZR-FXE EQUIPPED) VEHICLES AND 2012 2015 MODEL YEAR PRIUS PHV AND PRIUS V (2ZR-FXE EQUIPPED) VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A RUNS ROUGH AND/OR MIL ON CONDITION WITH DTC(S) P030# (MISFIRE) DURING LIGHT ACCELERATION WHILE THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) SYSTEM IS ACTIVE. REPLACE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY TO ADDRESS THIS CONDITION.
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TSB: Toyota models equipped with Premium HDD Navigation (AVN/AW-EMV) System will periodically require an update to the Gracenote Database. Gracenote includes detailed information for songs (eg., Genre, Artist, Song, Title, Album Name, etc.). The Gracenote update will be included on the "USB Drive Navigation Map Update" SST. A Gracenote update must be performed before a Navigation Map Update. A Navigation Map Update is not required to complete the Gracenote update. Use the process described in this bulletin to perform the update.
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TSB: Toyota models equipped with the Premium HDD Navigation (AVN/AW-EMV) System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB drive to update the map, points of interest, Gracenote, and system software. The SST is used with all vehicles to deliver the update, however a unique Activation Number is required for each vehicle. Activation Numbers are provided in an Activation Card Number (ACN) pamphlet available through the normal parts ordering system. Use the process described in the bulletin to perform the update.
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TSB: TOYOTA MODELS EQUIPPED WITH PREMIUM HDD NAVIGATION (AVN/AW-EMV) SYSTEM WILL PERIODICALLY REQUIRE AN UPDATE TO THE GRACENOTE DATABASE. GRACENOTE INCLUDES DETAILED INFORMATION FOR SONGS (EG., GENRE, ARTIST, SONG, TITLE, ALBUM NAME, ETC.). THE GRACENOTE UPDATE WILL BE INCLUDED ON THE "USB DRIVE NAVIGATION MAP UPDATE" SST. A GRACENOTE UPDATE MUST BE PERFORMED BEFORE A NAVIGATION MAP UPDATE. A NAVIGATION MAP UPDATE IS NOT REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE GRACENOTE UPDATE. USE THE PROCESS DESCRIBED IN THIS BULLETIN TO PERFORM THE UPDATE.
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TSB: TOYOTA MODELS EQUIPPED WITH THE PREMIUM HDD NAVIGATION (AVN/AW-EMV) SYSTEM REQUIRE A SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL (SST) USB DRIVE TO UPDATE THE MAP, POINTS OF INTEREST, GRACENOTE, AND SYSTEM SOFTWARE. THE SST IS USED WITH ALL VEHICLES TO DELIVER THE UPDATE, HOWEVER A UNIQUE ACTIVATION NUMBER IS REQUIRED FOR EACH VEHICLE. ACTIVATION NUMBERS ARE PROVIDED IN AN ACTIVATION CARD NUMBER (ACN) PAMPHLET AVAILABLE THROUGH THE NORMAL PARTS ORDERING SYSTEM. USE THE PROCESS DESCRIBED IN THE BULLETIN TO PERFORM THE UPDATE.
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TSB: Toyota models equipped with the Display Audio Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB drive to update the map, points of interest, Gracenote, and system software. The SST is used with all vehicles to deliver the update, however a unique Activation Card Number (ACN) required for each vehicle. Activation Numbers are provided in an Activation Card Number (ACN) pamphlet available through the normal parts ordering system. Use the process described in this bulletin.
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TSB: TOYOTA MODELS EQUIPPED WITH THE DISPLAY AUDIO NAVIGATION SYSTEM REQUIRE A SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL (SST) USB DRIVE TO UPDATE THE MAP, POINTS OF INTEREST, GRACENOTE, AND SYSTEM SOFTWARE. THE SST IS USED WITH ALL VEHICLES TO DELIVER THE UPDATE, HOWEVER A UNIQUE ACTIVATION CARD NUMBER (ACN) REQUIRED FOR EACH VEHICLE. ACTIVATION NUMBERS ARE PROVIDED IN AN ACTIVATION CARD NUMBER (ACN) PAMPHLET AVAILABLE THROUGH THE NORMAL PARTS ORDERING SYSTEM. USE THE PROCESS DESCRIBED IN THIS BULLETIN.
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TT: Some customers may experience Bluetooth disconnections or loss of SMS Text Message Functionality on the navigation/audio system with Android phones running OS 4.4 or later. Condition tends to occur to customers who have many previous text messages on their phones.
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TT: A vehicle may arrive to the dealer with a MIL ?ON? condition and P0A80 stored in the memory. Some cases have been identified with internal modification done to the HV Battery. Modified or altered parts are not covered under warranty.
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TT: A VEHICLE MAY ARRIVE TO THE DEALER WITH A MIL ON CONDITION AND P0A80 STORED IN THE MEMORY. SOME CASES HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED WITH INTERNAL MODIFICATION DONE TO THE HV BATTERY. MODIFIED OR ALTERED PARTS ARE NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY.
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TT: Since MY 2011, several different update or upgrade USB SSTs have been issued for Toyota audio and navigation systems. Refer to the chart below for a comprehensive list of all current and previously issued USB SSTs and their applicability.
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TT: SINCE MY 2011, SEVERAL DIFFERENT UPDATE OR UPGRADE USB SSTS HAVE BEEN ISSUED FOR TOYOTA AUDIO AND NAVIGATION SYSTEMS. REFER TO THE CHART BELOW FOR A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF ALL CURRENT AND PREVIOUSLY ISSUED USB SSTS AND THEIR APPLICABILITY.
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TT: The vehicle may be difficult to start or have an abnormally low or rough idle after the battery has been disconnected or power to the Engine ECM has been interrupted.
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TT: THE VEHICLE MAY BE DIFFICULT TO START OR HAVE AN ABNORMALLY LOW OR ROUGH IDLE AFTER THE BATTERY HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED OR POWER TO THE ENGINE ECM HAS BEEN INTERRUPTED.
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TT: Customers may experience connectivity issues when the following conditions are met: The customer's iPhone is operating on iOS9 firmware. The customer's iPhone is connected to the vehicle via Bluetooth. The customer may complain of the following issues: When receiving two incoming calls simultaneously, both calls are ended automatically. iTunes Radio app does not play via Bluetooth audio. Podcast and Audiobook media playback is inoperative via Bluetooth audio.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..
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TT: CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE CONNECTIVITY ISSUES WHEN THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS ARE MET: THE CUSTOMER'S IPHONE IS OPERATING ON IOS9 FIRMWARE. THE CUSTOMER'S IPHONE IS CONNECTED TO THE VEHICLE VIA BLUETOOTH. THE CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF THE FOLLOWING ISSUES: WHEN RECEIVING TWO INCOMING CALLS SIMULTANEOUSLY, BOTH CALLS ARE ENDED AUTOMATICALLY. ITUNES RADIO APP DOES NOT PLAY VIA BLUETOOTH AUDIO. PODCAST AND AUDIOBOOK MEDIA PLAYBACK IS INOPERATIVE VIA BLUETOOTH AUDIO.
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TechTip: Condition - The vehicle may be difficult to start or have an abnormally low or rough idle after the battery has been disconnected or power to the Engine ECM has been interrupted.
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TechTip: Condition - The vehicle may be difficult to start or have an abnormally low or rough idle after the battery has been disconnected or power to the Engine ECM has been interrupted.
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TSB: The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to reset a vehicle Immobilizer or Smart Key system. NOTE: There are new security provisions required to obtain a Reset Pass-Code. It is critical that the instructions for this new process are reviewed BEFORE attempting to get a Pass-Code in the new system.
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TSB: The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to reset a vehicle Immobilizer or Smart Key system. NOTE: There are new security provisions required to obtain a Reset Pass-Code. It is critical that the instructions for this new process are reviewed BEFORE attempting to get a Pass-Code in the new system.
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TSB: Some 2010 - 2013 model year Prius and 2012 - 2013 model year Prius V vehicles may exhibit a MIL "ON" condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code(s) (DTCs) P0A0F (Engine Failed to Start), caused by Purge VSV/PCV line separation from the throttle body housing. One or more of the following DTCs may also set: * P3190 (Poor Engine Power) * P3191 (Engine Does NOT Start) * P0171 (System Too Lean [Bank One]) Replace the Purge VSV (Vacuum Switching Valve Assembly) and reprogram the Engine Control Module/ECM (SAE term: Powertrain Control Module/PCM) with the latest calibration to address this condition.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM).
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TSB: Some 2010 - 2013 model year Prius and 2012 - 2013 model year Prius V vehicles may exhibit a MIL "ON" condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code(s) (DTCs) P0A0F (Engine Failed to Start), caused by Purge VSV/PCV line separation from the throttle body housing. One or more of the following DTCs may also set: * P3190 (Poor Engine Power) * P3191 (Engine Does NOT Start) * P0171 (System Too Lean [Bank One]) Replace the Purge VSV (Vacuum Switching Valve Assembly) and reprogram the Engine Control Module/ECM (SAE term: Powertrain Control Module/PCM) with the latest calibration to address this condition.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM).
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TOYOTA: DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) POAOF ENGINE FAILS TO START, WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON DUE TO PURGE VSV/PCV LINE SEPARATION OF THROTTLE BODY HOUSING. MODEL 2010-13 PRIUS, PRIUS V. *PE
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TSB: The purpose of this general information Service Bulletin is to inform the market that sub-component diagnosis and replacement is now available for the Hybrid Inverter with Converter assembly equipped on 2010 - 2015 model year Prius and 2012 - 2015 model year Prius V vehicles.
Source components: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM · HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER.
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TT: Since MY 2011, several different update or upgrade USB SSTs have been issued for Toyota audio and navigation systems. Refer to the chart below for a comprehensive list of all current and previously issued USB SSTs and their applicability.
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TT: Since MY 2011, several different update or upgrade USB SSTs have been issued for Toyota audio and navigation systems. Refer to the chart below for a comprehensive list of all current and previously issued USB SSTs and their applicability.
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TT: Greenhouse Gas Logic (GHC) has been implemented on Toyota A/C Systems to reduce tailpipe emissions. The federal government issues café (Corporate Average Fuel Economy) credits to vehicle manufacturers that implement new technologies that reduce the carbon footprint of the vehicles they produce. GHC Logic technology works by automatically operating the HVAC system in REC mode when certain operating conditions are met, improving the A/C systems cooling efficiency and reducing the vehicle's C02 emissions.
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TT: Greenhouse Gas Logic (GHC) has been implemented on Toyota A/C Systems to reduce tailpipe emissions. The federal government issues café (Corporate Average Fuel Economy) credits to vehicle manufacturers that implement new technologies that reduce the carbon footprint of the vehicles they produce. GHC Logic technology works by automatically operating the HVAC system in REC mode when certain operating conditions are met, improving the A/C systems cooling efficiency and reducing the vehicle's C02 emissions.
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TSB: The procedure in this bulletin is a general guideline on how to properly diagnose the air conditioning system after a component failure. Refer to the applicable Repair Manual for vehicle specific repair procedures and parts.
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TSB: The procedure in this bulletin is a general guideline on how to properly diagnose the air conditioning system after a component failure. Refer to the applicable Repair Manual for vehicle specific repair procedures and parts.
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TT: Since MY 2011, several different update or upgrade USB SSTs have been issued for Toyota audio and navigation systems. Refer to the chart below for a comprehensive list of all current and previously issued USB SSTs and their applicability.
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TT: Since MY 2011, several different update or upgrade USB SSTs have been issued for Toyota audio and navigation systems. Refer to the chart below for a comprehensive list of all current and previously issued USB SSTs and their applicability.
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TT: Safety Connect is a vehicle option which requires a subscription fee for the system to be active. The first year of service is provided in the vehicle purchase price. Once the subscription has lapsed the DCM will be in an inactive state. In some instances, a DCM may need to be replaced even though the customer is not using the service.
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TT: Safety Connect is a vehicle option which requires a subscription fee for the system to be active. The first year of service is provided in the vehicle purchase price. Once the subscription has lapsed the DCM will be in an inactive state. In some instances, a DCM may need to be replaced even though the customer is not using the service.
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TT: Since MY 2011, several different update or upgrade USB SSTs have been issued for Toyota audio and navigation systems. Refer to the chart below for a comprehensive list of all current and previously issued USB SSTs and their applicability.
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TT: Since MY 2011, several different update or upgrade USB SSTs have been issued for Toyota audio and navigation systems. Refer to the chart below for a comprehensive list of all current and previously issued USB SSTs and their applicability.
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TSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or other compounds that may contaminate electrical contacts, and therefore increase electrical resistance and decrease switch performance. The use of any cleaners or fluids may increase the risk of further damage to electrical components.
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TSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or other compounds that may contaminate electrical contacts, and therefore increase electrical resistance and decrease switch performance. The use of any cleaners or fluids may increase the risk of further damage to electrical components.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.
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TSB: Some 2004 - 2015 model year Toyota vehicles may exhibit odors naturally occurring from the HVAC system and/or related environmental factors. Although there is no way to eliminate these odors, follow the General Procedure in this bulletin to minimize the odors experienced.
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TSB: Some 2004 - 2015 model year Toyota vehicles may exhibit odors naturally occurring from the HVAC system and/or related environmental factors. Although there is no way to eliminate these odors, follow the General Procedure in this bulletin to minimize the odors experienced.
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TSB: Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix procedures described in individual Service Bulletins. This bulletin details the Techstream ECU flash reprogramming process and outlines use of the Technical Information System (TIS) and the Calibration Update Wizard (CUW). Flash calibration updates can only be applied to the vehicle/ECU combination for which they are intended. ECUs have internal security that will not allow them to be programmed with another ECU?s information.
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"TSB: FLASH REPROGRAMMING ALLOWS THE ECU SOFTWARE TO BE UPDATED WITHOUT REPLACING THE ECU. FLASH CALIBRATION UPDATES FOR SPECIFIC VEHICLE MODELS/ECUS ARE RELEASED AS FIELD-FIX PROCEDURES DESCRIBED IN INDIVIDUAL SERVICE BULLETINS. THIS BULLETIN DETAILS THE TECHSTREAM ECU FLASH REPROGRAMMING PROCESS AND OUTLINES USE OF THE TECHNICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM (TIS) AND THE CALIBRATION UPDATE WIZARD (CUW). FLASH CALIBRATION UPDATES CAN ONLY BE APPLIED TO THE VEHICLE/ECU COMBINATION FOR WHICH THEY ARE INTENDED. ECUS HAVE INTERNAL SECURITY THAT WILL NOT ALLOW THEM TO BE PROGRAMMED WITH ANOTHER ECUS INFORMATION."
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TT: Customers complain of various Bluetooth connectivity concerns after upgrading to iOS 8.0 and later. Conditions typically experienced include inability to pair the iPhone to the system, poor sound quality during phone calls placed through the audio/navigation system, and the inability to place a hands free phone call using the audio/navigation system.
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TSB: The purpose of this general information Service Bulletin is to inform the market that sub-component diagnosis and replacement is now available for the Hybrid Inverter with Converter assembly equipped on 2010 - 2015 model year Prius and 2012 - 2015 model year Prius V vehicles.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER.
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TSB: The purpose of this general information Service Bulletin is to announce sub-component diagnosis and replacement is now available for the Hybrid Transaxle assembly equipped on 2007 - 2011 model year Camry HV, 2006 - 2015 model year Highlander HV, 2010 - 2015 model year Prius, and 2012 - 2015 model year Prius PHV and Prius V vehicles.
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TSB: World Standard (WS) Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) was introduced to reduce maintenance costs and increase the mileage between scheduled maintenance checks. Here are some important tips when working with ATF-WS in Toyota vehicles requiring it's use.
Source components: POWER TRAIN · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES.
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Tech Tip: Some customers may experience a Knocking sound and/or Runs Rough on engine start following a cold soak. This may or may not occur with DTC(s) P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303 and / or P0304.
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Tech Tip: Some customers may experience Bluetooth disconnections or loss of SMS Text Message Functionality on the navigation/audio system with Android phones running OS 4.4 or later. Condition tends to occur to customers who have many previous text messages on their phones.
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Tech Tip: Customer complains of carious Bluetooth connectivity concerns after upgrading to iOS 8.0 and later. Conditions typically experienced include inability to pair the iPhone to the system, poor sound quality during phone calls placed through the audio/navigation system, and the inability to place a hands free phone call using the audio/navigation system.