T-SB-0192-12

October 15, 2012

Intermittent MIL "ON" DTC P0335
Service
Category

Vehicle Interior

Section

Meter/Gauge/Display

USA

Market

Applicability
YEAR(S)

MODEL(S)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

2007 – 2011

Camry HV

Engine(s): 2AZ
VDS(s): BB3EK, BB46K

2007 – 2009

Camry

Engine(s): 2AZ
VDS(s): BE46K

2009 – 2010

Corolla

Engine(s): 2AZ
VDS(s): BE40E, BE4EE

2009 – 2012

Matrix

Engine(s): 2AZ
VDS(s): GE40E, KE40E, KE4EE, LE40E, LE4EE,
ME4EE

2006 – 2008

RAV4

Engine(s): 2AZ
VDS(s): BD31V, BD32V, BD33V, BD34V, BD35V,
ZD31V, ZD32V, ZD33V, ZD34V, ZD35V

2007 – 2008

Solara

Engine(s): 2AZ
VDS(s): CE30P

Introduction

Some 2006 – 2012 model year vehicles equipped with the 2AZ engine may exhibit an intermittent
MIL “ON” condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0335 (Crankshaft Position Sensor “A”
Circuit) stored. The intake camshaft gear assembly has been improved to help prevent this condition.
Warranty Information
OP CODE

EG1211

DESCRIPTION

R & R Camshaft Timing Gear

MODEL YEAR

MODEL

TIME

2007–2009

Camry

1.8

2007–2011

Camry HV

1.8

2009–2010

Corolla

1.9

2009–2012

Matrix

1.9

2006–2008

RAV4

1.9

2007–2008

Solara

1.9

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OFP

13050-0H010
13050-28020

T1

T2

8A 99

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Warranty Information (Continued)
APPLICABLE WARRANTY
• This repair is covered under the Toyota Powertrain Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 60
months or 60,000 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.

Parts Information
PREVIOUS PART NUMBER

CURRENT PART NUMBER

PART NAME

QTY

13050-0H010
13050-28020

13050-28021

Camshaft Timing Gear Assembly

1

Repair Procedure

1. Using Techstream, review the Freeze Frame Data for DTC P0335.
Does the FFD indicate the engine was at operating temperature and near idle speed when
the DTC was stored?
HINT
• Coolant temperature is approximately 185ºF (85ºC) or more.
• Engine RPM is less than 1000 RPM.

YES – Proceed to step 2.
NO – This bulletin does NOT apply.
Refer to the applicable Repair Manual for diagnostic information.
• 2007 / 2008 / 2009 Camry:
Engine/Hybrid System – Engine Control – “2AZ-FE Engine Control System:
SFI System: P0335, P0339: Crankshaft Position Sensor “A” Circuit”
• 2007 / 2008 / 2009 / 2010 / 2011 Camry HV:
Engine/Hybrid System – Engine Control – “2AZ-FXE Engine Control System: SFI System:
P0335, P0339: Crankshaft Position Sensor “A” Circuit”
• 2009 / 2010 Corolla:
Engine/Hybrid System – Engine Control – “2AZ-FE Engine Control System: SFI System:
P0335, P0339: Crankshaft Position Sensor “A” Circuit”
• 2009 / 2010 / 2011 / 2012 Matrix:
Engine/Hybrid System – Engine Control – “2AZ-FE Engine Control System: SFI System:
P0335, P0339: Crankshaft Position Sensor “A” Circuit”
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Repair Procedure (Continued)

• 2006 / 2007 / 2008 RAV4:
Engine/Hybrid System – Engine Control – “2AZ-FE Engine Control System:
SFI System: P0335, P0339: Crankshaft Position Sensor “A” Circuit”
• 2007 / 2008 Solara:
Engine/Hybrid System – Engine Control – “2AZ-FE Engine Control System: SFI System:
P0335, P0339: Crankshaft Position Sensor “A” Circuit”
2. Remove and replace the camshaft timing gear assembly.
HINT
For RAV4 repairs refer to the Repair Manual procedure for 2007 Camry to simplify the repair
instructions for camshaft removal instead of cylinder head removal.

Refer to the Technical Information System (TIS), applicable model and model year Repair
Manual:
• 2007 / 2008 / 2009 Camry:
Engine/Hybrid System – Engine Mechanical – “2AZ-FE Engine Mechanical:
Camshaft: Removal”
• 2007 / 2008 / 2009 Camry:
Engine/Hybrid System – Engine Mechanical – “2AZ-FE Engine Mechanical:
Camshaft: Installation”
• 2007 (from 10/2006) / 2007 (to 10/2006) / 2008 / 2009 / 2010 / 2011 Camry HV:
Engine/Hybrid System – Engine Mechanical – “2AZ-FXE Engine Mechanical: Camshaft:
Removal”
• 2007 (from 10/2006) / 2007 (to 10/2006) / 2008 / 2009 / 2010 / 2011 Camry HV:
Engine/Hybrid System – Engine Mechanical – “2AZ-FXE Engine Mechanical: Camshaft:
Installation”
• 2009 / 2010 Corolla:
Engine/Hybrid System – Engine Mechanical – “2AZ-FE Engine Mechanical: Camshaft:
Removal”
• 2009 / 2010 Corolla:
Engine/Hybrid System – Engine Mechanical – “2AZ-FE Engine Mechanical: Camshaft:
Installation”
• 2009 / 2010 / 2011 / 2012 Matrix:
Engine/Hybrid System – Engine Mechanical – “2AZ-FE Engine Mechanical: Camshaft:
Removal”
• 2009 / 2010 / 2011 / 2012 Matrix:
Engine/Hybrid System – Engine Mechanical – “2AZ-FE Engine Mechanical: Camshaft:
Installation”

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Repair Procedure (Continued)

• 2006 / 2007 / 2008 RAV4:
Engine/Hybrid System – Engine Mechanical – “2AZ-FE Engine Mechanical:
Cylinder Head: Removal”
• 2006 / 2007 / 2008 RAV4:
Engine/Hybrid System – Engine Mechanical – “2AZ-FE Engine Mechanical:
Cylinder Head: Installation”
• 2007 / 2008 Solara:
Engine/Hybrid System – Engine Mechanical – “2AZ-FE Engine Mechanical: Camshaft:
Removal”
• 2007 / 2008 Solara:
Engine/Hybrid System – Engine Mechanical – “2AZ-FE Engine Mechanical: Camshaft:
Installation”
3. Identify whether the camshaft timing gear is unlocked or locked. (See Figure 1).
Figure 1.
2

1

1

Dots Aligned – Locked
(Must Unlock Before Installing)

2

Dots Misaligned – Unlocked
(OK to Install and Tighten Camshaft Bolt)

• If the camshaft timing gear is unlocked, it is ready to install.
• If it is LOCKED, follow the steps below to unlock the camshaft timing gear before installing.

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Repair Procedure (Continued)

A. To disengage the camshaft timing gear lock
pin, apply and hold approximately 21 psi
of air pressure at the oil feed hole located
90 degrees clockwise of the oval slot. (See
Figure 2.)

Figure 2.

1

NOTE
The lock pin is inside the gear, NOT the one
located in the oval slot.
2

1

Oil Feed Hole

2

Oval Slot

B. With the 21 psi of air still applied to the gear, turn the interior assembly counterclockwise.
(See black arrow in Figure 2.)
C. Install the timing gear assembly onto the
camshaft with the straight pin slightly to the
right of the key groove as shown in Figure 3.

Figure 3.

1

2

1

Straight Pin

2

Key Groove

D. Turn the camshaft timing gear assembly while pushing it lightly against the camshaft until the
straight pin engages the key slot.

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Repair Procedure (Continued)

E. Check that the camshaft timing gear is fully seated on the camshaft and that there is no
clearance between the end of the camshaft and the timing gear. Install the camshaft bolt
finger tight.
Figure 4.

NOTICE
Check to make sure that the camshaft
timing gear is still unlocked BEFORE
tightening the camshaft bolt. The
lock pin MUST be unlocked to prevent
damage to the camshaft timing gear
lock pin during tightening.

1

1

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Dots Misaligned – Unlocked
(OK to Install and Tighten Camshaft Bolt)

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Repair Procedure (Continued)

F. While holding the camshaft with a wrench, torque the camshaft bolt.
Torque: 54 N*m (551 kgf*cm, 40 ft*lbf)

G. After torquing the camshaft bolt, rotate the camshaft timing gear clockwise while holding the
camshaft stationary until the dots are aligned, to engage the camshaft timing gear lock pin.
Figure 5.
2

1

1

Dots Misaligned – Unlocked

2

Dots Aligned – Locked

H. Install the timing chain.
NOTE
Camshaft timing is performed with the camshaft timing gear in the locked position (dots
aligned).

4. Clear DTCs using Techstream
5. Test drive the vehicle to confirm the repair.

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