S-SB-0036-12 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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December 10, 2012
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Technical Service Bulletin
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MIL "ON" OTC P1235

Service

Category
Engine/Hybrid System
Section
Engine Control
Market
Scion Supports ~

ASE Certification~
USA
Applicability

YEAR(S)
MODEL(S)
2013
FR-S
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Introduction
Some 2013 model year Scion FR-S vehicles may exhibit a MIL "ON" condition with Diagnostic

Trouble Code (OTC) P1235 (High Pressure Fuel Pump Circuit). The Engine Control Module/ECM

(SAE term: Powertrain Control Module/PCM) logic has been revised to address this condition . Use

the following repair procedure for ECM (PCM) reprogramming .

Production Change Information
This bulletin applies to vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VIN shown

below.

MODEL
PLANT
PRODUCTION CHANGE EFFECTIVE VIN
FR-S
GUNMA
JF1ZNAA1#D#710670
Warranty Information

DESCRIPTION
OP CODE
EG1221
Reprogram the ECM (PCM)
TIME
TRANS
OFP
AT
SU003-00433

SU003-04521
MT
SU003-00434

SU003-04522
0.4
T1
T2
BA
99
APPLICABLE WARRANTY

• This repair is covered under the Toyota Federal Emission 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 occurrence of the specified condition described in this

bulletin.
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MIL "ON" OTC P1235
Parts Information

TRANS
PREVIOUS PART NUMBER
CURRENT PART NUMBER
AT
SU003-00433

SU003-04521
SU003-04567
MT
SU003-00434

SU003-04522
SU003-04568
-
00451-00001-LB L
Same
PART NAME
-
Computer, Engine Control

-
Authorized Modification Labels
NOTE

• The ECM {PCM) should NOT be replaced as part of the repair procedure.

• Authorized Modification Labels may be ordered in packages of 25 from the Materials

Distribution Center {MDC) through Dealer Daily - Dealer Support Materials Orders.
Calibration Information

MODEL
TRANSMISSION
PREVIOUS CALIBRATION ID
NEW CALIBRATION ID
AT
ZA1J900D

ZA1J700D
ZA1JAOOD
MT
ZA1J900C

ZA1J700C
ZA1JAOOC
FR-S
QTY
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MIL "ON" OTC P1235
Required Tools & Equipment

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
TIS Techstream*

or

Techstream Lite
SUPPLIER
PART NUMBER
QTY
ADE
TSPKG1

or

TSLITEDLR01
1
NOTE: Software version 7.31 .003 or later is required .

NOTE

• Additional Techstream units may be ordered by calling Approved Dealer

Equipment (ADE) at 1-800-368-6787.

• The Diagnostic Tester is NOT recommended for flash reprogramming

with this calibration file. Please use TIS Techstream or an approved

J2534 interface to perform this update. Visit techinfo.toyota.com for more

information regarding J2534 reprogramming.
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS (SST)
PART NUMBER
QTY
GR8 Battery Diagnostic Station*
00002-MCGR8
1
NOTE

Additional SSTs may be ordered by calling 1-800-933-8335.

* Essential SST.
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Mil "ON" OTC P1235
Repair Procedure
1. Confirm OTC P1235 is set.

2. Check for the Authorized Modifications Label affixed to the vehicle in the location shown in

Figure 1. Confirm if the ECM (PCM) calibration has been updated . If the calibration ID listed is

NOT the latest ECM (PCM) calibration - go to step 3.

Figure 1. Location of Authorized Modifications Label on 2013 FR-S
THE FOLLOWING MODIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN MADE :
TH ES E MODIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN APPROVED

AS APPROPRIATE BY EPA AND CARB

3>----t...i- DEALER CODE:

CHANGE AUTHORITY:
1
Replacement ECM (PCM) Part Number (i.e.,

SU003..04567)
2
New Calibration ID(s) (i.e., ZA1JAOOD)
3
Dealer Code
DATE :
4 1Date Complotod

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Repair Procedure (Continued)
3. Flash reprogram the ECM (PCM).

NOTE

• The GR8 Battery Diagnostic Station MUST be used in Power Supply Mode to maintain

battery voltage at 13.5 volts while flash reprogramming the vehicle.

• For details on how to use the GR8 Battery Diagnostic Station, refer to the GR8 Instruction

Manual located on the Technical Information System (TIS), Diagnostics - Tools &

Equipment - Battery Diagnostics.
Follow the procedures outlined in Service Bulletin No. S-SB-0003-10 , ''Techstream ECU Flash

Reprogramming Procedure", and flash the ECM (PCM) with the NEW calibration file update.

4. Install the Authorized Modifications Label.

A. Using a permanent marker, enter the following information on the label:
• ECM part number [Refer to the Parts Information section for the CURRENT PART

NUMBER]

• Calibration ID(s) [Refer to the Calibration Identification Chart for the NEW

CALIBRATION ID]

• Dealer Code

• Repair Date

• Change Authority [This bulletin number]

B. Affix the Authorized Modifications Label to the vehicle at the location shown in

Figure 1. The Authorized Modifications Label is available through the MDC,

P/N 00451-00001-LBL.

5. Start the engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature and test drive to confirm

proper vehicle operation.
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