Canada - Emission Control System - Excessive Sulphur Odor
BulletinTSB2168
Issue Date
September 27, 2005
Title
EXCESSIVE SULPHUR ODOR
Component
ENGINE MECHANICAL
Models
'04 - '06 RX 330
TSB REVISION NOTICE:
- February 27, 2006: 2006 model year has been added to Applicable Vehicles.
The previous TSB should be discarded.
INTRODUCTION:
Some customers may complain of excessive sulphur odor on 2004 - 2006 model year RX330 vehicles under the following conditions:
- Stop and go driving.
- Heavy acceleration.
In order to reduce the sulfur odor, new catalytic converter assemblies have been made available. Follow the repair procedure to replace the catalytic converter assemblies.
NOTE:
For more complete understanding of the root cause, refer to TSB No. 0594, "Sulphur Odor/Smell from Exhaust".
APPLICABLE VEHICLES:
- 2004 - 2006 model year RX 330 vehicles.
PARTS INFORMATION:
REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE:
Refer to ETAS, 2004, 2005 or 2006 model year RX 330 Repair Manual: Exhaust: Exhaust Pipe Assy (3MZ-FE).
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
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.