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Electrical - Vehicle Start After Battery Depletion

ELECTRICAL
EL008-05

Title:
VEHICLE START AFTER
BATTERY DEPLETION

Models
'05 Avalon

May 23, 2005

Introduction

In vehicles equipped with the push-button start function, the starting function may not be operational after recharging or while jump-starting a discharged battery. This condition is most common if battery voltage drops below 9 volts. The following procedure has been developed to address this condition.

Applicable Vehicles

^ 2005 model year Avalon vehicles.

Initialization Procedure





1. Confirm that the DC Cut fuse is installed.

NOTE:
If the DC Cut fuse is not installed, install it at this time.

2. Place the shift lever in the "P" position.

3. Open or close the driver's side door.





NOTE:
This will start an initialization process between the Steering Lock ECU and the Junction Block ECU.

4. Depress brake pedal.

5. Press the "START STOP" switch.





Warranty Information