Instruments - Inaccurate Coolant Temperature Gauge
ELECTRICALEL005-06
REVISED
Title:
ENGINE TEMPERATURE
GAUGE INACCURATE
Models:
'05 - '06 Camry
May 1, 2006
TSB REVISION NOTICE:
^ January 25, 2008: The OFP in the Warranty Information table has been updated.
^ May 19, 2006: 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.
NOTE:
The combination meter contains the vehicle odometer memory. This component needs to be ordered directly from the vendor (Denso) with the correct mileage programmed. Refer to the Technical Information System (TIS), Warranty Policy/Procedure Manual: HANDBOOK: Policy 4.24: Digital Odometer Replacement Program.
Applicable Vehicles
^ 2005 - 2006 model year Camry vehicles.
Parts Information
Warranty Information
Applicable Warranty*
This repair is covered under the Toyota Comprehensive Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 36 months or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle's in-service date.
* Warranty application is limited to correction of a problem based upon a customers specific complaint.
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.
If the engine coolant temperature is NOT within specification refer to the Diagnostics section of the Repair Manual.
Repair Procedure
Order combination meter:
1. Obtain the following vehicle information:
^ VIN
^ Actual mileage of the vehicle
2. Completely fill out the Digital Odometer Order Form.
Digital Odometer Order Forms may be ordered through the Dealer Support Material System using MIN 00108-DOD0F-00.
For more information, refer to TIS, Warranty Policy/Procedure Manual: HANDBOOK: Policy 4.24: Digital Odometer Replacement Program.
3. Fax the completed form to Denso at 865-981-5253.
Remove combination meter:
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.