NHTSA ID Number: 10133969
Manufacturer Communication Number: C0W Dealer Lette
TSB/Document Date: 2018-04-23
Summary
On certain 2013 Model Year Scion
FR-S vehicles, the On Board Diagnostics II System may need to be updated to meet the regulations set forth by the California Air Resources Board CARB. An update for the ECM to improve the monitoring parameters within the OBD-II system is now available.
perform the repair.
+ Ifyou require further assistance, you may contact the Toyota
Customer Experience Center at 1-866-707-2466
Monday through Friday, 5:00 am to 6:00 pm, Saturday 7:00 am through 4:00 pm Pacific Standard Time.
If you are a vehicle lessor, please assist us by forwarding this notice to the lessee.
We have sent this notice in the interest of your continued satisfaction with our products, and we sincerely regret any
inconvenience this condition may have caused you.
Thank you for driving a Scion
.
Sincerely,
Scion
,
A Marque of Toyota
Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
rts
Special Service Campaign COW - Q&A
Certain 2013 Model Year Scion
FR-S Vehicles — Registered in the 12 CA Emission Standard States
Engine Contro! Module (ECM) Update
Qi: What is the condition?
At: On certain 2013 Model Year Scion
FR-S vehicles, the On Board Diagnostics Ii (OBD-II) System may need to
be updated to meet the regulations set forth by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). An update for
the Engine Control Module (ECM) to improve the monitoring parameters within the OBD-II system is now
available. The correction ensures that the “Check Engine Light” will illuminate should an abnormal condition
develop (such as the engine coolant not reaching or maintain the proper operating temperature).
This condition does not affect fuel economy or vehicle performance.
Q2: What is Scion
going to do?
A2: Scion
will notify owners whose vehicles are currently registered in the states that have adopted the CARB
emission standards (“12 CARB States’). Owners of covered vehicles will be notified by first class mail
beginning in mid-December 2012. Any authorized Scion
or Toyota
dealer will inspect the calibration of the
ECM and if necessary updated the ECM at no charge to the customer.
Q2a: What states have adopted the CARB emission standards (“12 CARB States”) and are
therefore covered by this campaign?
A2a: The following states are referred to as the 12 CARB States in this document:
CA, CT, MA, MD, ME, NJ, NY, OR, PA, RI, VT and WA.
2b: _What if an owner moves into one of the 12 CARB States?
A2b: Only owners whose vehicles are currently registered in the 12 CARB States at the time this
campaign launches will be covered. Please contact an authorized Scion
or Toyota
dealer for
additional information.
'3:___ What should an owner whose vehicle is covered by this Special Service Campaign do?
A3: Owners of covered vehicles are requested to contact an authorized Scion
or Toyota
dealer to have this ECM
update performed.
NOTE (Vehicles originally sold in and currently registered in the state of California):
Vehicles registered in areas subject to the biennial smog certification program are required to submit
evidence of a smog certification every other renewal period. Starting January 1, 2005, owners of vehicles six
or less model years old will pay an annual smog abatement fee for the first six registration years instead of
being required to provide a biennial smog certification. The registration renewal notice mailed to you by the
department will indicate if a smog certification is required. If a smog certification is required and you have not
had’a smog inspection, you may still pay your registration fees to avoid any late fees. However, you will not
receive your new registration or year sticker until the smog information has been received by DMV.
Q4: Are there any warning that this condition exists?
A4: There are no warnings that this condition exists. Therefore, it is important for owners of covered vehicies to
make an appointment with and authorized Scion
or Toyota
dealer to have this remedy completed.
Q5: Which and how many vehicles are covered by this Special Service Campaign?
AS: There are approximately 2,700 Scion
FR-S vehicles (2013 Model Year) currently registered in the 12 CARB
States.
Q6:__ When where the covered vehicles produced?
A6: Vehicles covered by this campaign were produced from mid-March 2012 through mid-July 2012.
Q7: __Are there any other Scion
, Toyota
or Lexus
vehicles covered by this campaign?
AT: No. Only certain 2013 model year Scion
FR-S vehicles are covered by this Special Service Campaign.
Q8:__ How Iong will the ECM inspection and update take?
A8: The ECM inspection and if necessary update will take approximately 30 minutes; however, depending upon
the dealer's work schedule, it may be necessary to make the vehicle available for a longer period of time.
Q9:__ What if an owner has additional questions or concerns?
AQ: Owners with questions or concems are asked to please contact the Scion
Customer Experience Center at 1-
866-707-2466 Monday through Friday, 5:00 am to 6:00 pm, or Saturday 7:00 am through 4:00 pm Pacific
Time.
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS
FOR
SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN COW
ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) REFLASH
CERTAIN 2013 MODEL YEAR SCION
FR-S
|. OPERATION FLOW CHART
Verily Vehicle Eligibility
4. Check the VIN range.
2. Check the TIS Vehicle Inquiry
System
i—Not Covered— No further action required.
i
Covered
Check for the
authorized modification abel.
Label NOT present Label present
Confirm the ECM calibration ID.
OLD calibration ID
Reflash the ECM UPDATED
with the updated calibration. calibration ID
‘Campaign complete.
Return the vehicle to the customer.
i. IDENTIFICATION OF AFFECTED VEHICLES
A. COVERED VIN RANGE
WeI_|_My_|_VDS_| _START_|_ FINISH
4700031 | 1707728
JF1 | 2013 | ZNAA1 |>7o0032_[ 2707727
NOTE:
* Check the TIS Vehicle Inquiry System to confirm the VIN is involved in this Special Service Campaign,
and that the campaign has not already been completed prior to dealer shipment or by another dealer.
* TMS warranty will not reimburse dealers for repairs conducted on vehicles that are not affected or were
completed by another dealer.
Ill. PREPARATION
A. PARTS
Part Number Part Description Quantity
00451-00001-LBL_| Authorized Modification Label" 1
*Labels can be ordered in packs of 25 from the MDC through Dealer Daily website
B. TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
* TIS Techstream (Software 7.31 or Higher)
e Techstream 2.0
* Techstream Lite
e GR8 Battery Diagnostic Station
IV. BACKGROUND
On certain 2013 Model Year Scion FR-S vehicles, the On Board Diagnostics II (OBD-II) System may need to
be updated to meet the regulations set forth by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). An update for the
Engine Control Module (ECM) to improve the monitoring parameters within the OBD-II system is now available.
The correction ensures that the “Check Engine Light” will illuminate should an abnormal condition develop
(such as the engine coolant not reaching or maintaining the proper operating temperature).
V. ECM CALIBRATION ID VERIFICATION
S 1. CHECK FOR THE AUTHORIZED MODIFICATION LABEL
4 a) Open the hood to determine if the modification label is
yy present
> By, INSPECTION RESULT | ACTION REQUIRED
SSS yy. Label NOT present Proceed to STEP 2. ECM CAL ID
SS BS Label present Not affected, campaign complete
2. CONFIRM THE ECM CALIBRATION ID
a) Perform a health check and confirm no DTCs are present.
b) Confirm the current calibration ID in the ECM
eS ey. ee| ACTION REQUIRED
GAT ZA1J700D
2ZA1J900D Proceed to
6MT ZA1J700C STEP Vi. ECM REFLASH PROCEDURE
2ZA1J900C
NOTE: If the calibration ID is NOT listed above, the vehicle is not affected and the campaign is complete.
VI. ECM REFLASH PROCEDURE
1. CONNECT THE GR8
a) Set the GR8 to Power Supply Mode to help maintain 13.5 volts during ECM reprogramming.
A battery charger set to power supply mode MUST be used during reprogramming.
ECM damage may occur if the correct battery charger setting is not used.
If the Techstream does not have sufficient battery power the reflash will fail.
Confirm the OLC3 cable is in good condition before attempting reflash.
2. REFLASH THE ECM
a) Click yes on the health check results screen, or follow the links below to begin the reflash process.
MODEL | CURRENT CAL ID UPDATED CAL ID
2ZA1J700D
6AT Za1J900D ZA1JA00D
ZA1J5700C
6MT 7A1J900C ZA1JA00C
NOTE:
« For general reprogramming procedures, refer to S-SB-0003-10.
« Confirm the latest version of Techstream software is being used.
3. ATTACH THE AUTHORIZED VEHICLE MODIFICATION LABEL
a) Fill out the label,
b) Affix the label to the under-side of the hood.
Replacement ECM P/N
1 | 6AT - SU003-04567
6MT — SU003-04568
New Calibration ID
2 | 6AT—ZA1JA00D
6MT — ZA1JA00C
Dealer Code
Date Completed
Campaign Code (COW)
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THESE MODITICATIONS HAVE DEEN APPROVED,
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4. CHECK FOR DTCs
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TSB/Document ID: C0W Dealer Lette
Replacement Service Bulletin Number:
MFR Communication Date: 2012-12-14
MFR Internal Campaign ID/Software Version:
Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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