NHTSA ID Number: 10109402
Manufacturer Communication Number: T-SB-0044-14 Rev
TSB/Document Date: 2017-08-01
Summary
TSB: Some 2012 - 2014 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with 1GR-FE engines may exhibit spark knock (detonation) during light acceleration and/or uphill in hot weather (80F or higher). The Engine Control module/ECM (SAE term: Powertrain Control Module/PCM) logic has been modified to reduce the possibility of this condition occurring.
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TSB/Document ID: T-SB-0044-14 Rev
Replacement Service Bulletin Number:
MFR Communication Date: 2014-10-14
MFR Internal Campaign ID/Software Version:
Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NHTSA Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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T-SB-0044-14
Rev1
July 7, 2014
Spark Knock Noise
Service
Category
Engine/Hybrid
System
Section
Engine Control
Market
USA
Applicability
YEAR(S)
MODEL(S)
2012 – 2014
Tacoma
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
REVISION NOTICE
October 14, 2014 Rev1:
• The Warranty Information and Parts Information sections have been updated.
Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded.
Introduction
Some 2012 – 2014 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with 1GR-FE engines may exhibit spark
knock (detonation) during light acceleration and/or uphill in hot weather (80◦F or higher). The Engine
Control module/ECM (SAE term: Powertrain Control Module/PCM) logic has been modified to
reduce the possibility of this condition occurring. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to
address this condition.
Warranty Information
OP CODE
EG1404
DESCRIPTION
TIME
OFP
T1
T2
0.4
89661-04E00
89661-04F40
89661-04F50
89661-04G60
89661-04G70
89661-04G80
06
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.
© 2014 Toyota Motor Sales, USA
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Spark Knock Noise
Calibration Information
CALIBRATION ID
MODEL
MODEL YEAR
DRIVETRAIN
ENGINE
4WD / 2WD
PreRunner
2012
Tacoma
2WD
1GR-FE
4WD
4WD / 2WD
PreRunner
2013 – 2014
2WD
4WD
5AT
6MT
5AT
6MT
PREVIOUS
NEW
30455000
30455100
30467000
30467100
30468000
30468100
30480000
30480100
30481000
30481100
30482000
30482100
Parts Information
MODEL YEAR
DRIVETRAIN
ENGINE
PART NUMBER
PREVIOUS
NEW
5AT
89661-04E00
89661-04E01
–
89661-04F40
89661-04F41
–
89661-04F50
89661-04F51
PART NAME
QTY
4WD
2WD
PreRunner
2012
2WD
4WD
4WD
2013 – 2014
2WD
PreRunner
2WD
4WD
6MT
1GR-FE
5AT
6MT
Computer,
Engine Control
(ECM/PCM)
–
89661-04G60 89661-04G61
–
89661-04G70 89661-04G71
–
89661-04G80 89661-04G81
–
PART NUMBER
PART NAME
QTY
00451-00001-LBL
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.
© 2014 Toyota Motor Sales, USA
Rev1
T-SB-0044-14
July 7, 2014
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Spark Knock Noise
Required Tools & Equipment
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
Techstream 2.0*
Techstream Lite
SUPPLIER
PART NUMBER
QTY
TS2UNIT
ADE
1
TSLITEPDLR01
NOTE
• Only ONE of the Techstream units listed above is required.
• Software version 9.20.022 or later is required.
• 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.
Please use Techstream or an approved J2534 interface to perform flash
reprogramming updates. 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.
© 2014 Toyota Motor Sales, USA
T-SB-0044-14
Rev1
July 7, 2014
Page 4 of 5
Spark Knock Noise
Repair Procedure
1. Confirm the condition.
Does the condition duplicate after driving under light acceleration or uphill with the engine
warmed up to operating temperature?
• YES — Continue to step 2.
• NO — This bulletin does NOT apply. Continue diagnosis using the applicable Repair Manual.
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. If the calibration ID is the latest, go
to step 5.
Figure 1. Location of Authorized Modifications Label on 2012 – 2014 Tacoma
1
Replacement ECM (PCM) Part Number
(i.e., 89661-04E01)
2
New Calibration ID(s) (i.e., 30455100)
3
Dealer Code
4
Date Completed
5
This SB Number
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T-SB-0044-14
Rev1
July 7, 2014
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Spark Knock Noise
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. T-SB-0012-13, “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 NEW PART NUMBER]
• Calibration ID(s) [Refer to the Calibration Information section 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 to confirm the repair.
© 2014 Toyota Motor Sales, USA
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