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MIL ON - DTC P1133 (Oxygen Sensor Circuit Response)

BULLETIN:
EG002-00 REVISED

GROUP:
ENGINE

DATE:
February 25, 2000

TITLE:
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1133

MODELS:
'97 - '99 Camry: 1MZ-FE CA Spec.

Introduction
Under certain driving conditions, some 1 MZ-FE equipped 1997 - 1999 Camry California Emission specification vehicles can exhibit a M.I.L. "ON" DTC P1133. An improved Air/Fuel Ratio Sensor has been developed to correct this condition.

Applicable Vehicles
^ 1997 - 1999 Camry (1MZ-FE) with California Emission Specification.





Production Change Information





Parts Information

Repair Procedure

^ Should a M.I.L. "ON" condition with DTC P1133 be encountered, perform diagnostic procedures as described in the Repair Manual.

^ If the problem source cannot be identified after checking all affected areas according to the Repair Manual, the cause may be an Air/Fuel Ratio Sensor malfunction. In this case, replace the Air/Fuel Ratio Sensor with the current part number listed above.

^ It the Exhaust Manifold threads are damaged by removal of the sensor, they can be repaired by the proper use of a M18 x 1.5 tap.





Warranty Information

Applicable Warranty*:
This repair is covered under the Toyota Basic Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 36 months or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle's in-service date. Coverage is extended to 36 months or 50,000 miles, whichever occurs first, in the states of California and Massachusetts due to state emissions warranty legislation.

NOTE:
Please enter the DTC in the condition/Cause/Remedy section when applying for warranty reimbursement.

* Warranty application is limited to correction of a problem based upon a customer's specific complaint.