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T-SB-0237-12

Technical Service Bulletin

December 7, 2012

ECM Calibration: Enhancement to Shifting Performance
Service
Category

Drivetrain

Section

Automatic Transmission/Transaxle

Market

Toyota Supports ~
ASE Certification ~

USA

Applicability
YEAR(S)

MODEL(S)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

2008 - 2011

Land Cruiser

Transmission(s): 6AT
VDS(s): HY05J , HY7AJ

Introduction

Some 2008 - 2011 model year Land Cruiser vehicles may exhibit a harsh shift on acceleration below
20 mph during the 2-1 downshift. The Engine Control Module/ECM (SAE term: Powertrain Control
Module/PCM) calibration has been revised . Use the following repair procedure to address this
condition.
Warranty Information
OP CODE

EG1223

DESCRIPTION

Reprogram ECM (PCM) Engine

TYPE

4WD

TIME

MODEL YEAR

OFP

2008 - 2009

89661-60G60
89661-60G61
89661 -60G62
89661 -60G63
89661-60G64

0.4
2010-2011

T1

T2

04

99

89661-60K80
89661-60K81

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 vehicles in-service date.
• Warranty application is limited to occurrence of the specified condition described in this
bulletin.

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Parts Information
MODEL YEAR

PREVIOUS
PART NUMBER

CURRENT
PART NUMBER

2008- 2009

89661-60G60
89661-60G61
89661-60G62
89661-60G63
89661 -60G64

89661-60G65

2010 - 2011

89661-60K80
89661-60K81

89661-60K82

2008 - 2011

00451-00001-LBL

Same

PART NAME

QTY

ECM (PCM)

-

Authorized Modification Labels

1

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 YEAR

PREVIOUS CALIBRATION ID

NEW CALIBRATION ID

VOS

2008 - 2009

360C2000
360C2100
360C2200
360C2300
360C2400

360C2500

HY05J

2010 - 2011

36008000
36008100

360 0 8200

HY7AJ

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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-MCGRB

1

NOTE
Additional SSTs may be ordered by calling 1-800-933-8335.
* Essential SST.

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Repair Procedure

1. Test drive the vehicle and confirm there is a harsh shift on acceleration below 20 mph .
NOTE
Confirm correct transmission fluid level by following the procedures in the Repair Manual
BEFORE reprogramming the ECM (PCM) since incorrect fluid level can also cause shifting
issues.

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 2008 - 2011 Land Cruiser

THESE MODIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN APPROVED
AS APPROPRIATE BY EPA AND GARB

J}---l~DEALER CODE:

DATE:

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~C~H~A~N~G~E~A~U~T~H~O~R~ITY~:~~~~~~============:::j~~-(5

1

Replacement ECM (PCM) Part Number (i.e .,
89661-60G65)

2

New Calibration ID(s) (i.e., 360C2500)

3

Dealer Code

4

Date Completed

5

This SB Number

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Repair Procedure (Continued)

3. Flash reprogram the ECM (PCM).
NOTE

• The GRB 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 GRB Battery Diagnostic Station, refer to the GRB Instruction
Manual located on the Technical Information System (TIS), Diagnostics - Tools &
Equipment - Battery Diagnostics.

Follow the procedures outlined in Service Bulletin T-SB-0064-10, "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. Test drive the vehicle and perform transmission initialization.
Refer to TIS, applicable model and model year Repair Manual:
• 2008 I 2009 I 201 O I 2011 Land Cruiser:
Drivetrain - Automatic Transmission!Transaxle - ''AB60F Automatic Transmission/Transaxle:
Automatic Transmission System: Initialization "

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