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A/T - Poor Shift Quality

ENGINE
EG013-01
REVISED

August 30, 2002

Title:
U140E SHIFT QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS

Models:
'02 Camry (1MZ-FE Only)

Introduction

To improve the shift quality feeling on 2002 model year Camry vehicles equipped with the 1MZ-FE engine, the Engine Control Module (ECM) logic has been modified. A new ECM calibration is available to update the current ECM calibration.

NOTE:
The ECM (PCM) calibration update applicable to this condition has been superceded as noted below. Refer to TSB EG017-02 for additional details on this new calibration update.

Applicable Vehicles
^ 2002 model year Camry (1MZ-FE only) vehicles.





Production Change Information





ECM Calibration Number Information





Warranty Information

Applicable Warranty*:

This repair is covered under the Federal Emissions Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 96 months or 80,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle's in-service date.

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





Parts Information

NOTE:
Authorized Modification Labels may be ordered in packages of 25 from the Materials Distribution Center (MDC) through TDN Dealer Support Materials System, or by calling the MDC at 1-800-622-2033.





Required Tools & Material

NOTE:
Additional Diagnostic Tester Kits, Program Cards or SSTs may be ordered by calling OTC at 1-800-933-8335.

Repair Procedure

Verify Vehicle Condition





1. Check for authorized Modification Label affixed to vehicle in location shown in Figure 2. if there is no label, proceed to step 2.





2. Connect the Diagnostic Tester to the vehicle and select CURRENT ECU CAL from the ECU REPROGRAM MAIN MENU Determine the vehicle's current ECU calibration. (See Figure 1).

NOTE:
^ If calibration ID matches "Previous Calibration ID" as shown, proceed with flash reprogramming.

^ If calibration ID matches "New Calibration ID" as shown, this vehicle has already been reprogrammed.

Flash Reprogram ECM

1. Follow procedures outlined in TSB SS002-01, ECU Flash Reprogramming Process.

2. Select proper ECM calibration file for the vehicle model and reprogram ECM.

3. After flash reprogramming ECM, enter the following information on the Authorized Modifications Label using a permanent marker.

A. ECU Part Number and new Calibration ID.

^ 89666-06251 (TMMK), 53310200

^ 89661-3T681 (Tsutsumi), 53310200

B. Your Dealer Code.

C. Reprogramming Date.

D. This TSB Number.

4. Attach the Authorized Modifications Label to the underside of the engine hood as shown.