Canada - Keyless System - Intermittent No Start, Toronto

Bulletin
TSB3000

Issue Date
August 5, 2008

Market
Canada

Title
Intermittent No Start Using Smart Key in Toronto

Component
ELECTRICAL

Models
07-08 Camry, Camry HV

INTRODUCTION:

Some 2007 and 2008 model year Camry or Camry HV customers may experience poor operation or intermittent engine "no start" using their smart key while in close proximity to the CN tower located in Toronto, Canada. The smart system, wireless door lock control system and engine start system may not operate due to strong electromagnetic waves emitted near the CN tower. This will interfere with the smart key system. Following the Repair Manual, replace the antenna amplifier with a modified one.

APPLICABLE VEHICLES:
- 2007 - 2008 model year Camry or Camry HV vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VIN shown below.






PRODUCTION CHANCE INFORMATION:






PARTS INFORMATION:






WARRANTY INFORMATION:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

1. Pull the RR door opening weather-strip away from the area of the "C" pillar garnish.
2. Remove the RR headrest.
3. Remove the "C" pillar garnish.
4. Remove the antenna amplifier.
5. Install the new amplifier, re-install the original garnish, headrest, and weatherstrip.

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.