Canada - Instruments - Engine Temperature Gauge Inaccurate
Bulletin
TSB2509R
Issue Date
2006-08-23
Market
Canada
Title
ENGINE TEMPERATURE GAUGE INACCURATE
Component
ENGINE ELECTRICAL
Models
'05 - '06 Camry
TSB REVISION NOTICE:
- Jan 24, 2008: The OFP in the Warranty Information table has been updated. The previous and current part numbers in the Parts Information table have been updated.
Previous versions of this TSB should be discarded.
INTRODUCTION:
Some customers with 2005 - 2006 model year Camry vehicles may encounter a condition where the engine temperature gauge needle points to "H" with the engine at normal operating temperature. An updated combination meter has been developed to address this condition.
HINT:
This condition is difficult to reproduce and will ONLY occur immediately after a hot restart.
APPLICABLE VEHICLES:
- 2005 - 2006 model year Camry vehicles.
PARTS INFORMATION:
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
REQUIRED SSTs:
INSPECTION PROCEDURE:
Perform the following with the vehicle at normal operating temperature:
- Connect the Diagnostic Tester.
- Select ENHANCED OBDII.
- Select DATA LIST.
- Select USER DATA.
- Select ALL.
- Observe the engine coolant temperature.
The temperature is OK if the coolant temperature displayed on the Diagnostic Tester is between 176°F (80°C) and 203°F (95°C).
If the engine coolant temperature is within specification, replace the combination meter.
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
Remove combination meter:
NOTE:
Before removing combination meter, record the current vehicle kilometers and record in Owner's Manual Supplement under "Odometer Change Record".
1. Remove the 2 screws and disengage the 2 clips.
2. Disconnect the connectors and remove the combination meter assembly.
Replace combination meter:
1. Install the combination meter in the vehicle using the reverse order of the steps in the "Remove Combination Meter" section of the Repair Procedure.
2. Confirm proper operation of the combination meter.
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.